US Bridges

Worthington Drive over Rocky Branch

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 0.35 FR 619 & 0.20 to End · Structure no. 000000000024517

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Worthington Drive over Rocky Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Worthington Drive over Rocky Branch in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 473 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWorthington Drive
CrossesRocky Branch
Location0.35 FR 619 & 0.20 to End
RouteCounty Highway 3052
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.75893, -77.58959
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.1 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2014)
Projected traffic473 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Worthington Drive over Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Worthington Drive over Rocky Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Worthington Drive over Rocky Branch carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Worthington Drive over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Worthington Drive over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.