US Bridges

Pickett Road over Accotink Creek

Good

Fairfax city, Virginia · 00.15 50 / 01.33 236 · Structure no. 000000000022499

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,077
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pickett Road over Accotink Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pickett Road over Accotink Creek in Fairfax city, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 21,077 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,774 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPickett Road
CrossesAccotink Creek
Location00.15 50 / 01.33 236
RouteState Highway 237
CountyFairfax city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86134, -77.2701
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,077 (2022)
Projected traffic26,774 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 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 Pickett Road over Accotink Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pickett Road over Accotink Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pickett Road over Accotink Creek carry?

About 21,077 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pickett Road over Accotink Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Pickett Road over Accotink Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.