US Bridges

Jefferson Davis Hw over Little Creek

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 2.15FR234 00.03TO619 · Structure no. 000000000029613

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,939
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Davis Hw over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jefferson Davis Hw over Little Creek in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 15,939 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,517 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJefferson Davis Hw
CrossesLittle Creek
Location2.15FR234 00.03TO619
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates38.54616, -77.33628
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,939 (2022)
Projected traffic18,517 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Jefferson Davis Hw over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Davis Hw over Little 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson Davis Hw over Little Creek carry?

About 15,939 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Davis Hw over Little Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Davis Hw over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.