US Bridges

Yellow Schoolhouse over N. F. Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 01.68 7 / 00.62 734 · Structure no. 000000000011380

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yellow Schoolhouse over N. F. Beaverdam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Yellow Schoolhouse over N. F. Beaverdam Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 186 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesYellow Schoolhouse
CrossesN. F. Beaverdam Creek
Location01.68 7 / 00.62 734
RouteCounty Highway 831
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.10403, -77.80299
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2014)
Projected traffic186 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$50 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yellow Schoolhouse over N. F. Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yellow Schoolhouse over N. F. Beaverdam 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Yellow Schoolhouse over N. F. Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Yellow Schoolhouse over N. F. Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Yellow Schoolhouse over N. F. Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.