US Bridges

Geiger Road over Little Creek

FairPosted for load

Prince William County, Virginia · 0.2KM N of Fuller Road · Structure no. 2VA1738

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Geiger Road over Little Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Geiger Road over Little Creek in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGeiger Road
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.2KM N of Fuller Road
Coordinates38.52839, -77.29575
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2015)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$54,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Geiger Road over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geiger Road over Little Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Geiger Road over Little Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Geiger Road over Little Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Geiger Road over Little Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.