US Bridges

123 NB & SB over Accotink Creek

Good

Fairfax city, Virginia · 0.75TO29&50 / 0.16FR236 · Structure no. 000000000030354

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,415
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

123 NB & SB over Accotink Creek is a concrete slab carrying 123 NB & SB over Accotink Creek in Fairfax city, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 11,415 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,728 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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Carries123 NB & SB
CrossesAccotink Creek
Location0.75TO29&50 / 0.16FR236
RouteState Highway 123
CountyFairfax city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.85072, -77.30786
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,415 (2022)
Projected traffic12,728 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 123 NB & SB over Accotink Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 123 NB & SB 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 2023.

How much traffic does 123 NB & SB over Accotink Creek carry?

About 11,415 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 123 NB & SB over Accotink Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns 123 NB & SB over Accotink Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.