US Bridges

Aden Road over Kettle Run

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.30FR28/00.40TO772 · Structure no. 000000000014345

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,306
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aden Road over Kettle Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Aden Road over Kettle Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 68 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 5,306 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,916 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAden Road
CrossesKettle Run
Location00.30FR28/00.40TO772
RouteCounty Highway 646
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.71219, -77.56152
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,306 (2022)
Projected traffic5,916 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aden Road over Kettle Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Aden 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Aden Road over Kettle Run carry?

About 5,306 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Aden Road over Kettle Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Aden Road over Kettle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.