US Bridges

Harry J Parrish Bl over Cockrell Branch

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.35FR234/00.90TOWAKEM · Structure no. 000000000026241

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,044
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry J Parrish Bl over Cockrell Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Harry J Parrish Bl over Cockrell Branch in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,044 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,795 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarry J Parrish Bl
CrossesCockrell Branch
Location00.35FR234/00.90TOWAKEM
RouteCounty Highway 3235
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.72118, -77.49929
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,044 (2022)
Projected traffic2,795 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Harry J Parrish Bl over Cockrell Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harry J Parrish Bl over Cockrell 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Harry J Parrish Bl over Cockrell Branch carry?

About 2,044 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harry J Parrish Bl over Cockrell Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Harry J Parrish Bl over Cockrell Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.