US Bridges

Lake Drive over Trib. Bull Run

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.17FR1562/00.30TO760 · Structure no. 000000000025169

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Drive over Trib. Bull Run is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Drive over Trib. Bull Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 148 vehicles a day, projected to reach 211 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Drive
CrossesTrib. Bull Run
Location00.17FR1562/00.30TO760
RouteCounty Highway 769
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79278, -77.43837
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic148 (2019)
Projected traffic211 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$99 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Drive over Trib. Bull Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Drive over Trib. Bull Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Drive over Trib. Bull Run carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lake Drive over Trib. Bull Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lake Drive over Trib. Bull Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.