US Bridges

Sudley Road over Little Bull Run

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.42 659 / 00.11 622 · Structure no. 000000000014277

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,141
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sudley Road over Little Bull Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sudley Road over Little Bull Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,141 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,426 by 2045. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSudley Road
CrossesLittle Bull Run
Location00.42 659 / 00.11 622
RouteState Highway 234
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.84273, -77.53902
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,141 (2022)
Projected traffic13,426 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sudley Road over Little Bull Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sudley Road over Little Bull Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sudley Road over Little Bull Run carry?

About 10,141 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sudley Road over Little Bull Run?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sudley Road over Little Bull Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.