US Bridges

Milltown Road over Milltown Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.02FR682/00.02TO682 · Structure no. 000000000011266

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,957
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milltown Road over Milltown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Milltown Road over Milltown 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 1,957 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,857 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMilltown Road
CrossesMilltown Creek
Location00.02FR682/00.02TO682
RouteCounty Highway 681
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.2351, -77.62603
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,957 (2022)
Projected traffic2,857 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Milltown Road over Milltown Creek built?

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

What condition is Milltown Road over Milltown 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Milltown Road over Milltown Creek carry?

About 1,957 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Milltown Road over Milltown Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Milltown Road over Milltown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.