US Bridges

S. King Street over Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 0003SCL Leesb 103350 · Structure no. 000000000022606

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,126
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. King Street over Tuscarora Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. King Street over Tuscarora Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 73 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 5 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 28,126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,681 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS. King Street
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location0003SCL Leesb 103350
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates39.10132, -77.57495
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,126 (2022)
Projected traffic28,681 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. King Street over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is S. King Street over Tuscarora 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S. King Street over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 28,126 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. King Street over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns S. King Street over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.