US Bridges

Featherstone Road over Tributary of Farm Creek

FairPosted for load

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.01FR735/00.15TO1311 · Structure no. 000000000014323

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,801
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Featherstone Road over Tributary of Farm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Featherstone Road over Tributary of Farm Creek in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,801 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,511 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFeatherstone Road
CrossesTributary of Farm Creek
Location00.01FR735/00.15TO1311
RouteCounty Highway 636
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.63099, -77.25557
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,801 (2022)
Projected traffic10,511 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Featherstone Road over Tributary of Farm Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Featherstone Road over Tributary of Farm Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Featherstone Road over Tributary of Farm Creek carry?

About 9,801 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Featherstone Road over Tributary of Farm Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Featherstone Road over Tributary of Farm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.