US Bridges

Valley View Drive over Kettle Run

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.90FR619/00.40TO709 · Structure no. 000000000014300

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,123
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley View Drive over Kettle Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Valley View Drive over Kettle Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 80 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 6 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 3,123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,560 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesValley View Drive
CrossesKettle Run
Location00.90FR619/00.40TO709
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.70295, -77.53322
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,123 (2022)
Projected traffic4,560 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$110 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley View Drive over Kettle Run built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Valley View Drive over Kettle 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Valley View Drive over Kettle Run carry?

About 3,123 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Valley View Drive over Kettle Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Valley View Drive over Kettle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.