US Bridges

Potomac Center Blv over Trib. of Neabsco Creek

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.26FR784/00.25TO2000OPT · Structure no. 000000000028771

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,760
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potomac Center Blv over Trib. of Neabsco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Potomac Center Blv over Trib. of Neabsco Creek in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5 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 7,760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,330 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPotomac Center Blv
CrossesTrib. of Neabsco Creek
Location00.26FR784/00.25TO2000OPT
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.62995, -77.28387
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 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 traffic7,760 (2022)
Projected traffic11,330 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$150 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Potomac Center Blv over Trib. of Neabsco Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Potomac Center Blv over Trib. of Neabsco Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Potomac Center Blv over Trib. of Neabsco Creek carry?

About 7,760 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Potomac Center Blv over Trib. of Neabsco Creek?

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

Who owns Potomac Center Blv over Trib. of Neabsco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.