US Bridges

Thoroughfare Road over Tributary of North Fork

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 02.00FR.15/00.10TO55 · Structure no. 000000000014368

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thoroughfare Road over Tributary of North Fork is a steel culvert carrying Thoroughfare Road over Tributary of North Fork in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesThoroughfare Road
CrossesTributary of North Fork
Location02.00FR.15/00.10TO55
RouteCounty Highway 682
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.8186, -77.67393
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2016)
Projected traffic93 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$50 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thoroughfare Road over Tributary of North Fork built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thoroughfare Road over Tributary of North Fork 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Thoroughfare Road over Tributary of North Fork carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Thoroughfare Road over Tributary of North Fork?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Thoroughfare Road over Tributary of North Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.