US Bridges

Tail Race Road over Trib. of Little River

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 01.30TO15/01.85FR50 · Structure no. 000000000011167

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tail Race Road over Trib. of Little River is a steel culvert carrying Tail Race Road over Trib. of Little River in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 51 years old, older 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTail Race Road
CrossesTrib. of Little River
Location01.30TO15/01.85FR50
RouteCounty Highway 612
Coordinates39.00098, -77.62822
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2014)
Projected traffic98 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$20 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tail Race Road over Trib. of Little River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Tail Race Road over Trib. of Little River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Tail Race Road over Trib. of Little River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Tail Race Road over Trib. of Little River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Tail Race Road over Trib. of Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.