US Bridges

Hope Hill Ave over Trib of Powells Creek

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.05FR0643/00.02TO0000 · Structure no. 000000000029569

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hope Hill Ave over Trib of Powells Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hope Hill Ave over Trib of Powells Creek in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 170 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesHope Hill Ave
CrossesTrib of Powells Creek
Location00.05FR0643/00.02TO0000
RouteCounty Highway 3895
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.61995, -77.37309
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width170 ft (51.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2011)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Hope Hill Ave over Trib of Powells Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hope Hill Ave over Trib of Powells 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hope Hill Ave over Trib of Powells Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Hope Hill Ave over Trib of Powells Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.

Who owns Hope Hill Ave over Trib of Powells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.