US Bridges

Milltown Road over N. F. of Catoctin Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.67FR694/01.10TO698 · Structure no. 000000000011264

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,476
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milltown Road over N. F. of Catoctin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Milltown Road over N. F. of Catoctin Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,476 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,521 by 2045. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesMilltown Road
CrossesN. F. of Catoctin Creek
Location00.67FR694/01.10TO698
RouteCounty Highway 681
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.20474, -77.62374
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,476 (2022)
Projected traffic4,521 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Milltown Road over N. F. of Catoctin Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milltown Road over N. F. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Milltown Road over N. F. of Catoctin Creek carry?

About 3,476 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Milltown Road over N. F. of Catoctin Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Milltown Road over N. F. of Catoctin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.