US Bridges

Foxcroft Road over Tributary of Goose Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 01.30FR745/00.10TO744 · Structure no. 000000000011197

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
738
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foxcroft Road over Tributary of Goose Creek is a steel culvert carrying Foxcroft Road over Tributary of Goose Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 738 vehicles a day, projected to reach 852 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFoxcroft Road
CrossesTributary of Goose Creek
Location01.30FR745/00.10TO744
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.99762, -77.75362
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic738 (2014)
Projected traffic852 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foxcroft Road over Tributary of Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foxcroft Road over Tributary of 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Foxcroft Road over Tributary of Goose Creek carry?

About 738 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Foxcroft Road over Tributary of Goose Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Foxcroft Road over Tributary of Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.