US Bridges

River Forest Drive over Crooked Creek

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.39FR1080/00.35TO663 · Structure no. 000000000014385

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,391
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Forest Drive over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying River Forest Drive over Crooked Creek in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,391 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,114 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRiver Forest Drive
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.39FR1080/00.35TO663
RouteCounty Highway 770
Coordinates38.71119, -77.39158
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic1,391 (2019)
Projected traffic2,114 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$20 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Forest Drive over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Forest Drive over Crooked Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does River Forest Drive over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,391 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is River Forest Drive over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns River Forest Drive over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.