US Bridges

King ST & RT15 Bus over Original Town Branch

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.23FR7BP/00.92TO650 · Structure no. 000000000022607

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,675
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

King ST & RT15 Bus over Original Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying King ST & RT15 Bus over Original Town Branch in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 6,675 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,527 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKing ST & RT15 Bus
CrossesOriginal Town Branch
Location00.23FR7BP/00.92TO650
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.11243, -77.56591
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,675 (2022)
Projected traffic8,527 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was King ST & RT15 Bus over Original Town Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is King ST & RT15 Bus over Original Town Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does King ST & RT15 Bus over Original Town Branch carry?

About 6,675 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is King ST & RT15 Bus over Original Town Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns King ST & RT15 Bus over Original Town Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.