US Bridges

Waverly Farm Dr. over Catharpin Creek

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 1.00FR Dom .45TO Allens · Structure no. 000000000029526

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,070
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waverly Farm Dr. over Catharpin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Waverly Farm Dr. over Catharpin Creek in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,561 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWaverly Farm Dr.
CrossesCatharpin Creek
Location1.00FR Dom .45TO Allens
RouteCounty Highway 3839
Coordinates38.85399, -77.65392
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,070 (2013)
Projected traffic3,561 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Waverly Farm Dr. over Catharpin Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waverly Farm Dr. over Catharpin Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Waverly Farm Dr. over Catharpin Creek carry?

About 3,070 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Waverly Farm Dr. over Catharpin Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Waverly Farm Dr. over Catharpin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.