US Bridges

Farm Creek Drive over Farm Creek

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.10 636/00.40END Main. · Structure no. 000000000014400

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,704
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm Creek Drive over Farm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Farm Creek Drive over Farm Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,704 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,182 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm Creek Drive
CrossesFarm Creek
Location00.10 636/00.40END Main.
RouteCounty Highway 1379
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.629, -77.25471
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic2,704 (2022)
Projected traffic3,182 by 2042
Trucks3%
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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm Creek Drive over Farm Creek built?

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

What condition is Farm Creek Drive over Farm 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Farm Creek Drive over Farm Creek carry?

About 2,704 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Farm Creek Drive over Farm Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Farm Creek Drive over Farm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.