US Bridges

Airmont Road over Simpsons Creek

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.04 712 N / 00.76 712 S · Structure no. 000000000011315

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,827
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airmont Road over Simpsons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Airmont Road over Simpsons Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 3,827 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,870 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesAirmont Road
CrossesSimpsons Creek
Location00.04 712 N / 00.76 712 S
RouteCounty Highway 719
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.12915, -77.76874
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,827 (2022)
Projected traffic4,870 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airmont Road over Simpsons Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airmont Road over Simpsons Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Airmont Road over Simpsons Creek carry?

About 3,827 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Airmont Road over Simpsons Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Airmont Road over Simpsons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.