Difficult Run Tributary at Brittenford Drive Stream Restoration Project has been substantially completed. The purpose of this project was to rehabilitate approximately 5,400 linear feet of the Difficult Run stream and tributaries in Vienna, VA through the use of natural channel design (NCD) techniques to restore “natural” stream flow.

1. A Fairfax County, VA, publication
Department of Public Works and Environmental Services
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Contract No. CN17125176
Project No. SD-000031-171
Hunter Mill District
Tax Map No. 18-4 and 27-2
1/30/2020
Difficult Run Tributary at Brittenford Drive Stream
Restoration

2. Difficult Run Tributary at Brittenford Drive Stream Restoration
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Stormwater Construction Branch
Brittenford Drive, Vienna – Tax Map 18-4 and 27-2

3. Project Details
Project Description:
Difficult Run Tributary at Brittenford Drive Stream Restoration Project has been substantially
completed. The purpose of this project was to rehabilitate approximately 5,400 linear feet of
the Difficult Run stream and tributaries in Vienna, VA through the use of natural channel
design (NCD) techniques to restore “natural” stream flow.
Project Overview:
• Installation of in-stream structures, a reinforced bed, and log and rock structures for
stabilization
• Minor channel realignment and enhancement
• Wetland and riparian corridor enhancement
• Protection of existing sanitary sewer infrastructure
• Restoration of disturbed area with native species/landscaping
Project Team:
• Project Manager - Michi Freund, Stormwater Planning and Design Division
• Construction Manager - Brendan Schillo, Utilities Design and Construction Division
• Construction Inspector - Hammad Hashmi, Utilities Design and Construction Division
Difficult Run Tributary at Brittenford Drive Stream Restoration
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Stormwater Construction Branch

4. Difficult Run Tributary at Brittenford Drive Stream Restoration
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Stormwater Construction Branch

5. Difficult Run Tributary at Brittenford Drive Stream Restoration
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Stormwater Construction Branch
Detention Pond at End of Stream

6. Difficult Run Tributary at Brittenford Drive Stream Restoration
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Stormwater Construction Branch
Rehabilitation of Tributary #7

7. Before After
Difficult Run Tributary at Brittenford Drive Stream Restoration
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Stormwater Construction Branch

8. Before After
Difficult Run Tributary at Brittenford Drive Stream Restoration
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Stormwater Construction Branch

9. Before After
Difficult Run Tributary at Brittenford Drive Stream Restoration
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Stormwater Construction Branch

10. Before After
Difficult Run Tributary at Brittenford Drive Stream Restoration
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Transportation & Stormwater Construction Branch

11. Additional Information
For additional Information, please call
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks
Difficult Run Tributary at Brittenford Drive Stream Restoration
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Stormwater Construction Branch
Matthew Kaiser, Public Information Officer
703-324-8455, TTY 711
Matthew.Kaiser@fairfaxcounty.gov