US Bridges

Sly Fox Lane over Purcell Branch

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.22FR1075/00.05TO0000 · Structure no. 000000000025331

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
314
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sly Fox Lane over Purcell Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sly Fox Lane over Purcell Branch in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 314 vehicles a day, projected to reach 496 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSly Fox Lane
CrossesPurcell Branch
Location00.22FR1075/00.05TO0000
RouteCounty Highway 1073
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.68428, -77.43247
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic314 (2016)
Projected traffic496 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sly Fox Lane over Purcell Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sly Fox Lane over Purcell 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sly Fox Lane over Purcell Branch carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Sly Fox Lane over Purcell Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Sly Fox Lane over Purcell Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.