US Bridges

John J Kingman RD over Accotink Creek

FairPosted for load

Fairfax County, Virginia · Ft. Belvoir Va · Structure no. DAPMDWBEL003291

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

John J Kingman RD over Accotink Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John J Kingman RD over Accotink Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn J Kingman RD
CrossesAccotink Creek
LocationFt. Belvoir Va
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.71599, -77.16953
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John J Kingman RD over Accotink Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is John J Kingman RD over Accotink Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does John J Kingman RD over Accotink Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is John J Kingman RD over Accotink Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns John J Kingman RD over Accotink Creek?

It is owned by the Army.