US Bridges

Arnold Lane over Piney Branch

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.60TO686/00.40TO End · Structure no. 000000000011269

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arnold Lane over Piney Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Arnold Lane over Piney Branch in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 93 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesArnold Lane
CrossesPiney Branch
Location00.60TO686/00.40TO End
RouteCounty Highway 685
Coordinates39.28518, -77.73109
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic35 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$200 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arnold Lane over Piney Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Arnold Lane over Piney Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Arnold Lane over Piney Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Arnold Lane over Piney Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Arnold Lane over Piney Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.