US Bridges

Davis Court over Tuscarora Creek

PoorPosted for load

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.09FR15/00.03TO End · Structure no. 000000000022592

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
195
1981 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Court over Tuscarora Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davis Court over Tuscarora Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesDavis Court
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location00.09FR15/00.03TO End
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.10237, -77.57066
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (1981)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$2.5 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis Court over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Court over Tuscarora Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Davis Court over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (1981 count).

How long is Davis Court over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Court over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.