US Bridges

Sudley Rd. over Youngs Branch

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 01.15FR66/00.05TO29 · Structure no. 000000000014275

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,665
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sudley Rd. over Youngs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sudley Rd. over Youngs Branch in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 11,665 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,031 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSudley Rd.
CrossesYoungs Branch
Location01.15FR66/00.05TO29
RouteState Highway 234
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.81774, -77.5264
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,665 (2022)
Projected traffic17,031 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$140 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sudley Rd. over Youngs Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sudley Rd. over Youngs Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sudley Rd. over Youngs Branch carry?

About 11,665 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sudley Rd. over Youngs Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sudley Rd. over Youngs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.