US Bridges

Old Wheatland Road over South Fork Catoctin Ck.

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.15FR681/00.05TO662 · Structure no. 000000000011285

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,208
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Wheatland Road over South Fork Catoctin Ck. is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Wheatland Road over South Fork Catoctin Ck. in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,208 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,577 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Wheatland Road
CrossesSouth Fork Catoctin Ck.
Location00.15FR681/00.05TO662
RouteCounty Highway 698
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.19101, -77.61583
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,208 (2014)
Projected traffic3,577 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$199 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Wheatland Road over South Fork Catoctin Ck. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Wheatland Road over South Fork Catoctin Ck. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Old Wheatland Road over South Fork Catoctin Ck. carry?

About 2,208 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Old Wheatland Road over South Fork Catoctin Ck.?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Wheatland Road over South Fork Catoctin Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.