US Bridges

Featherbed Lane over Br of Catoctin Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 02.15FR681/00.45TO665 · Structure no. 000000000011256

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Featherbed Lane over Br of Catoctin Creek is a steel culvert carrying Featherbed Lane over Br of Catoctin Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFeatherbed Lane
CrossesBr of Catoctin Creek
Location02.15FR681/00.45TO665
RouteCounty Highway 673
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.23267, -77.59006
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2014)
Projected traffic66 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Featherbed Lane over Br of Catoctin Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Featherbed Lane over Br of Catoctin 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Featherbed Lane over Br of Catoctin Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Featherbed Lane over Br of Catoctin Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Featherbed Lane over Br of Catoctin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.