US Bridges

Greengarden Road over Panther Skin Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 01.50FR743/00.50TO50 · Structure no. 000000000011310

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greengarden Road over Panther Skin Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Greengarden Road over Panther Skin Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGreengarden Road
CrossesPanther Skin Creek
Location01.50FR743/00.50TO50
RouteCounty Highway 719
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.9964, -77.86227
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2014)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$255 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greengarden Road over Panther Skin Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greengarden Road over Panther Skin 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 Greengarden Road over Panther Skin Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Greengarden Road over Panther Skin Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Greengarden Road over Panther Skin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.