US Bridges

Meadowgate Drive over Purcell Branch

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.10FR234/00.08TOBROOKM · Structure no. 000000000026060

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,823
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowgate Drive over Purcell Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Meadowgate Drive over Purcell Branch in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,823 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,160 by 2042. 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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CarriesMeadowgate Drive
CrossesPurcell Branch
Location00.10FR234/00.08TOBROOKM
RouteCounty Highway 3150
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.66965, -77.43611
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 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,823 (2008)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2042
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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadowgate Drive over Purcell Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowgate Drive 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Meadowgate Drive over Purcell Branch carry?

About 1,823 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Meadowgate Drive over Purcell Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Meadowgate Drive over Purcell Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.