US Bridges

Old Carolina Rd. over Little Bull Run

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.50FR15/00.50TO1303 · Structure no. 000000000028972

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,701
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Carolina Rd. over Little Bull Run is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Carolina Rd. over Little Bull Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,701 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,865 by 2045. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Carolina Rd.
CrossesLittle Bull Run
Location00.50FR15/00.50TO1303
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.82118, -77.63034
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,701 (2022)
Projected traffic6,865 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Carolina Rd. over Little Bull Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Carolina Rd. over Little 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Carolina Rd. over Little Bull Run carry?

About 4,701 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Carolina Rd. over Little Bull Run?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Old Carolina Rd. over Little Bull Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.