US Bridges

Sterling Boulevard over Indian Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.00FR636/00.20TO864 · Structure no. 000000000011383

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,254
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sterling Boulevard over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sterling Boulevard over Indian Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 25,254 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,158 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSterling Boulevard
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.00FR636/00.20TO864
RouteCounty Highway 846
Coordinates38.98983, -77.42801
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,254 (2022)
Projected traffic28,158 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$110 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sterling Boulevard over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sterling Boulevard over Indian 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sterling Boulevard over Indian Creek carry?

About 25,254 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sterling Boulevard over Indian Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Sterling Boulevard over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.