US Bridges

Barta Road over Accotink Creek

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · Nga Campus East · Structure no. DAPMDWBEL005050

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
450 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Barta Road over Accotink Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barta Road over Accotink Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2046. The structure is 450 ft (137.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesBarta Road
CrossesAccotink Creek
LocationNga Campus East
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.75384, -77.20189
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length450 ft (137.3 m)
Longest span194 ft (59.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Barta Road over Accotink Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barta Road over Accotink Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Barta Road over Accotink Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Barta Road over Accotink Creek?

The structure is 450 ft (137.3 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Barta Road over Accotink Creek?

It is owned by the Army.