US Bridges

Irish Corner Road over Dutchman Creek

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.10FR852/00.40TO674 · Structure no. 000000000011252

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,932
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irish Corner Road over Dutchman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Irish Corner Road over Dutchman Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 1,932 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,364 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIrish Corner Road
CrossesDutchman Creek
Location00.10FR852/00.40TO674
RouteCounty Highway 673
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.28684, -77.66066
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,932 (2022)
Projected traffic2,364 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$100 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irish Corner Road over Dutchman Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irish Corner Road over Dutchman Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Irish Corner Road over Dutchman Creek carry?

About 1,932 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Irish Corner Road over Dutchman Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Irish Corner Road over Dutchman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.