US Bridges

Route 1 - Main St. over Cannon Ball Branch

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.46 T-634/ 00.05 T-1104 · Structure no. 000000000024611

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,518
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 1 - Main St. over Cannon Ball Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Route 1 - Main St. over Cannon Ball 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 14,518 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,196 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 1 - Main St.
CrossesCannon Ball Branch
Location00.46 T-634/ 00.05 T-1104
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.56772, -77.32592
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,518 (2022)
Projected traffic21,196 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$15 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 1 - Main St. over Cannon Ball Branch built?

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

What condition is Route 1 - Main St. over Cannon Ball 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Route 1 - Main St. over Cannon Ball Branch carry?

About 14,518 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 1 - Main St. over Cannon Ball Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Route 1 - Main St. over Cannon Ball Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.