US Bridges

Hampton Rd. over Catoctin Creek

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.82FR9/00.75TO711 · Structure no. 000000000011357

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
181
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hampton Rd. over Catoctin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hampton Rd. over Catoctin Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 181 vehicles a day, projected to reach 184 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHampton Rd.
CrossesCatoctin Creek
Location00.82FR9/00.75TO711
RouteCounty Highway 738
Coordinates39.16652, -77.66704
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic181 (2014)
Projected traffic184 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hampton Rd. over Catoctin Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hampton Rd. over Catoctin 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hampton Rd. over Catoctin Creek carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Hampton Rd. over Catoctin Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hampton Rd. over Catoctin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.