US Bridges

Lee Highway over Accotink Creek

Fair

Fairfax city, Virginia · 01.03 123 / 00.79 237 · Structure no. 000000000022495

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42,198
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Highway over Accotink Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lee Highway over Accotink Creek in Fairfax city, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 42,198 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46,962 by 2045. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Highway
CrossesAccotink Creek
Location01.03 123 / 00.79 237
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyFairfax city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86286, -77.28932
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating91.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,198 (2022)
Projected traffic46,962 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Highway over Accotink Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Highway over Accotink 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Highway over Accotink Creek carry?

About 42,198 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee Highway over Accotink Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Lee Highway over Accotink Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.