Main Street over Accotink Creek
FairFairfax city, Virginia · 00.47 50 / 00.34 123 · Structure no. 000000000022497
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,993
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Accotink Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Main Street over Accotink Creek in Fairfax city, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 33,993 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37,902 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Accotink Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street over Accotink Creek carry?
About 33,993 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Main Street over Accotink Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns Main Street over Accotink Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.