US Bridges

Dry Mill Road over Dry Mill Branch

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.00FR1015/00.03TO769 · Structure no. 000000000023002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,226
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Mill Road over Dry Mill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Dry Mill Road over Dry Mill Branch in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,869 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Mill Road
CrossesDry Mill Branch
Location00.00FR1015/00.03TO769
RouteCounty Highway 699
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.11004, -77.59162
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,226 (2022)
Projected traffic4,869 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Mill Road over Dry Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Mill Road over Dry Mill Branch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Dry Mill Road over Dry Mill Branch carry?

About 4,226 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dry Mill Road over Dry Mill Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Dry Mill Road over Dry Mill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.