Ash George Road over Richards Creek
FairPosted for loadLoudoun County, Virginia · 00.45FR691/00.01TO694 · Structure no. 000000000011283
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 107
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ash George Road over Richards Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ash George Road over Richards Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ash George Road over Richards Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ash George Road over Richards 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ash George Road over Richards Creek carry?
About 107 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Ash George Road over Richards Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Ash George Road over Richards Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.