US Bridges

Jeff. Davis Hwy. over Cow Branch

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 0.45FR784 0.65TO2000 · Structure no. 000000000030032

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,262
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeff. Davis Hwy. over Cow Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Jeff. Davis Hwy. over Cow Branch in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6 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 38,262 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,662 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJeff. Davis Hwy.
CrossesCow Branch
Location0.45FR784 0.65TO2000
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.62606, -77.27752
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,262 (2022)
Projected traffic42,662 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Jeff. Davis Hwy. over Cow Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeff. Davis Hwy. over Cow Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Jeff. Davis Hwy. over Cow Branch carry?

About 38,262 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jeff. Davis Hwy. over Cow Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Jeff. Davis Hwy. over Cow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.