US Bridges

Groveton Road over Youngs Branch

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.01FR705/00.81TO29 · Structure no. 000000000014315

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,667
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Groveton Road over Youngs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Groveton Road over Youngs Branch in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,667 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,814 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGroveton Road
CrossesYoungs Branch
Location00.01FR705/00.81TO29
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.80161, -77.54908
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,667 (2022)
Projected traffic6,814 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Groveton Road over Youngs Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Groveton Road over Youngs Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Groveton Road over Youngs Branch carry?

About 4,667 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Groveton Road over Youngs Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Groveton Road over Youngs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.