US Bridges

Champe Ford Road over Little River

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 03.70FR776/00.10TO50 · Structure no. 000000000011201

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Champe Ford Road over Little River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Champe Ford Road over Little River in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 117 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 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 194 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChampe Ford Road
CrossesLittle River
Location03.70FR776/00.10TO50
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.97421, -77.66701
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating95.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2014)
Projected traffic194 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$340 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Champe Ford Road over Little River built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Champe Ford Road over Little River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Champe Ford Road over Little River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Champe Ford Road over Little River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Champe Ford Road over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.