US Bridges

Sassafras Road over Simpsons Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.02FR END/00.02TO712 · Structure no. 000000000024088

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
214
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sassafras Road over Simpsons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sassafras Road over Simpsons Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 214 vehicles a day, projected to reach 236 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSassafras Road
CrossesSimpsons Creek
Location00.02FR END/00.02TO712
RouteCounty Highway 1316
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.12861, -77.77397
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2015)
Projected traffic236 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sassafras Road over Simpsons Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sassafras Road over Simpsons 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Sassafras Road over Simpsons Creek carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Sassafras Road over Simpsons Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Sassafras Road over Simpsons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.