US Bridges

Minnieville Road over Neabsco Creek

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.18 784 / 00.15 1826 · Structure no. 000000000014330

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,643
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minnieville Road over Neabsco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Minnieville Road over Neabsco Creek in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 39,643 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52,018 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMinnieville Road
CrossesNeabsco Creek
Location00.18 784 / 00.15 1826
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.64461, -77.34012
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
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,643 (2022)
Projected traffic52,018 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$19 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minnieville Road over Neabsco Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minnieville Road over Neabsco 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Minnieville Road over Neabsco Creek carry?

About 39,643 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Minnieville Road over Neabsco Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Minnieville Road over Neabsco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.