US Bridges

Barta RD over Accontik Creek

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · Old Cissna RD · Structure no. DAPMDWBELBARTA2

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Barta RD over Accontik Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Barta RD over Accontik 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBarta RD
CrossesAccontik Creek
LocationOld Cissna RD
Coordinates38.75123, -77.20374
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barta RD over Accontik Creek built?

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

What condition is Barta RD over Accontik 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 RD over Accontik Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Barta RD over Accontik Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Barta RD over Accontik Creek?

It is owned by the Army.