US Bridges

Purcell Road over Purcell Branch

GoodPosted for load

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.70 234 / 00.30 1446 · Structure no. 000000000014338

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,332
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Purcell Road over Purcell Branch is a steel culvert carrying Purcell Road over Purcell Branch in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,332 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,043 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPurcell Road
CrossesPurcell Branch
Location00.70 234 / 00.30 1446
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.6914, -77.43089
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,332 (2022)
Projected traffic9,043 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$125 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Purcell Road over Purcell Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Purcell Road over Purcell Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Purcell Road over Purcell Branch carry?

About 6,332 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Purcell Road over Purcell Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Purcell Road over Purcell Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.