US Bridges

Hughesville Rd. over Crooked Run

FairPosted for load

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.30FR784/00.20TO723 · Structure no. 000000000011336

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
215
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hughesville Rd. over Crooked Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hughesville Rd. over Crooked Run 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 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 309 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHughesville Rd.
CrossesCrooked Run
Location00.30FR784/00.20TO723
RouteCounty Highway 725
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.1006, -77.67577
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2014)
Projected traffic309 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$180 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hughesville Rd. over Crooked Run built?

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

What condition is Hughesville Rd. over Crooked Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hughesville Rd. over Crooked Run carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Hughesville Rd. over Crooked Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Hughesville Rd. over Crooked Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.