US Bridges

Northgate Drive over Powells Creek

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.05FR.1474/00.13TO1489 · Structure no. 000000000014405

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,421
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northgate Drive over Powells Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Northgate Drive over Powells Creek in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 2,421 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,845 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthgate Drive
CrossesPowells Creek
Location00.05FR.1474/00.13TO1489
RouteCounty Highway 1461
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.60836, -77.33188
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,421 (2010)
Projected traffic2,845 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$50 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northgate Drive over Powells Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northgate Drive over Powells 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Northgate Drive over Powells Creek carry?

About 2,421 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Northgate Drive over Powells Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Northgate Drive over Powells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.