US Bridges

Fitzwater Drive over Kettle Run

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Prince William County, Virginia · 00.20 672 / 00.80 708 · Structure no. 000000000014348

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,305
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fitzwater Drive over Kettle Run is a concrete slab carrying Fitzwater Drive over Kettle Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, 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.

It carries about 1,305 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,522 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFitzwater Drive
CrossesKettle Run
Location00.20 672 / 00.80 708
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.71555, -77.61989
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,305 (2022)
Projected traffic1,522 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fitzwater Drive over Kettle Run built?

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

What condition is Fitzwater Drive over Kettle Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Fitzwater Drive over Kettle Run carry?

About 1,305 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fitzwater Drive over Kettle Run?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Fitzwater Drive over Kettle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.