US Bridges

Bristow Road over Kettle Run

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.40FR651/01.55TO611 · Structure no. 000000000014307

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,857
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristow Road over Kettle Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bristow Road over Kettle Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 5,857 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,531 by 2045. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBristow Road
CrossesKettle Run
Location00.40FR651/01.55TO611
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.69979, -77.5118
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,857 (2022)
Projected traffic6,531 by 2045
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$160 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bristow Road over Kettle Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Bristow Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bristow Road over Kettle Run carry?

About 5,857 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bristow Road over Kettle Run?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bristow Road over Kettle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.