US Bridges

Hylton Ave. over Marumsco Creek

FairPosted for load

Prince William County, Virginia · 0.14FR1239 0.08TO1220 · Structure no. 000000000014397

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,157
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hylton Ave. over Marumsco Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hylton Ave. over Marumsco Creek in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,157 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,267 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHylton Ave.
CrossesMarumsco Creek
Location0.14FR1239 0.08TO1220
RouteCounty Highway 1209
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.66417, -77.26529
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 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,157 (2010)
Projected traffic3,267 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$160 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hylton Ave. over Marumsco Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hylton Ave. over Marumsco Creek 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 Hylton Ave. over Marumsco Creek carry?

About 2,157 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Hylton Ave. over Marumsco Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Hylton Ave. over Marumsco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.