US Bridges

Purcellville Road over North Fork of Catoctin C

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.30FR9/02.05TO711 · Structure no. 000000000011159

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Purcellville Road over North Fork of Catoctin C is a concrete culvert carrying Purcellville Road over North Fork of Catoctin C in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 612 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPurcellville Road
CrossesNorth Fork of Catoctin C
Location00.30FR9/02.05TO711
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.18366, -77.69799
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2014)
Projected traffic612 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$25 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Purcellville Road over North Fork of Catoctin C built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Purcellville Road over North Fork of Catoctin C 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 2023.

How much traffic does Purcellville Road over North Fork of Catoctin C carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Purcellville Road over North Fork of Catoctin C?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Purcellville Road over North Fork of Catoctin C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.