US Bridges

Manley Rd. over Br Kettle Run

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 0.50FR658 0.80TO652 · Structure no. 000000000014357

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
336
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manley Rd. over Br Kettle Run is a steel culvert carrying Manley Rd. over Br Kettle Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 336 vehicles a day, projected to reach 385 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesManley Rd.
CrossesBr Kettle Run
Location0.50FR658 0.80TO652
RouteCounty Highway 672
Coordinates38.729, -77.61926
Functional classRural Local

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2016)
Projected traffic385 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Manley Rd. over Br Kettle Run built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manley Rd. over Br 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Manley Rd. over Br Kettle Run carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Manley Rd. over Br Kettle Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Manley Rd. over Br Kettle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.