US Bridges

Fitzwater Rd. over South Run

FairPosted for load

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.32FR708/01.12TO28 · Structure no. 000000000014349

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,305
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fitzwater Rd. over South Run is a steel culvert carrying Fitzwater Rd. over South Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,305 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,522 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFitzwater Rd.
CrossesSouth Run
Location00.32FR708/01.12TO28
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.70906, -77.60217
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic1,305 (2022)
Projected traffic1,522 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$27.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fitzwater Rd. over South Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fitzwater Rd. over South 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Fitzwater Rd. over South Run carry?

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

How long is Fitzwater Rd. over South Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Fitzwater Rd. over South Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.