US Bridges

Evergreen Mills RD over Goose Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 01.00FR.771/00.02TO860 · Structure no. 000000000011180

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,102
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evergreen Mills RD over Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Evergreen Mills RD over Goose Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5 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 10,102 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,749 by 2045. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesEvergreen Mills RD
CrossesGoose Creek
Location01.00FR.771/00.02TO860
RouteCounty Highway 621
Coordinates39.01769, -77.576
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,102 (2022)
Projected traffic14,749 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$15 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Evergreen Mills RD over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evergreen Mills RD over Goose Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Evergreen Mills RD over Goose Creek carry?

About 10,102 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Evergreen Mills RD over Goose Creek?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Evergreen Mills RD over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.