US Bridges

Darbydale Avenue over Neabsco Creek

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.05FR1878/00.05TO1894 · Structure no. 000000000014424

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,969
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darbydale Avenue over Neabsco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Darbydale Avenue over Neabsco 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 4,969 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,540 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDarbydale Avenue
CrossesNeabsco Creek
Location00.05FR1878/00.05TO1894
RouteCounty Highway 1826
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.63301, -77.3364
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic4,969 (2022)
Projected traffic5,540 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$25 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Darbydale Avenue over Neabsco Creek built?

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

What condition is Darbydale Avenue over Neabsco 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Darbydale Avenue over Neabsco Creek carry?

About 4,969 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Darbydale Avenue over Neabsco Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Darbydale Avenue over Neabsco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.