US Bridges

Joplin Road over South Fork Quantico Ck.

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 03.60FR646/03.40TO620 · Structure no. 000000000031450

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,827
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joplin Road over South Fork Quantico Ck. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Joplin Road over South Fork Quantico Ck. in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,827 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,863 by 2045. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesJoplin Road
CrossesSouth Fork Quantico Ck.
Location03.60FR646/03.40TO620
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.58726, -77.42855
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,827 (2022)
Projected traffic3,863 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$325 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joplin Road over South Fork Quantico Ck. built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joplin Road over South Fork Quantico Ck. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Joplin Road over South Fork Quantico Ck. carry?

About 2,827 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Joplin Road over South Fork Quantico Ck.?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Joplin Road over South Fork Quantico Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.