US Bridges

Lime Kiln Rd. over Tributary Goose Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.40FR15/04.40TO763 · Structure no. 000000000011345

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,169
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lime Kiln Rd. over Tributary Goose Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lime Kiln Rd. over Tributary Goose 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 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 1,169 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,552 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesLime Kiln Rd.
CrossesTributary Goose Creek
Location00.40FR15/04.40TO763
RouteCounty Highway 733
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.03519, -77.63042
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,169 (2022)
Projected traffic1,552 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lime Kiln Rd. over Tributary Goose Creek built?

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

What condition is Lime Kiln Rd. over Tributary Goose 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lime Kiln Rd. over Tributary Goose Creek carry?

About 1,169 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lime Kiln Rd. over Tributary Goose Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Lime Kiln Rd. over Tributary Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.