US Bridges

Railroad Drive over Russia Branch Culvert 1

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 0.02FRMAN.DR/0.1TORUSBRVW · Structure no. 000000000031668

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Drive over Russia Branch Culvert 1 is a concrete culvert carrying Railroad Drive over Russia Branch Culvert 1 in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 33 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 3,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,560 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRailroad Drive
CrossesRussia Branch Culvert 1
Location0.02FRMAN.DR/0.1TORUSBRVW
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.76264, -77.44198
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.1 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2021)
Projected traffic3,560 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Railroad Drive over Russia Branch Culvert 1 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Railroad Drive over Russia Branch Culvert 1 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 2024.

How much traffic does Railroad Drive over Russia Branch Culvert 1 carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Railroad Drive over Russia Branch Culvert 1?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Railroad Drive over Russia Branch Culvert 1?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.