US Bridges

Church Road over Branch of Cabin Creek

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.15 1525 / 00.10 637 · Structure no. 000000000024700

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,669
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Road over Branch of Cabin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Church Road over Branch of Cabin Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 22,669 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,097 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChurch Road
CrossesBranch of Cabin Creek
Location00.15 1525 / 00.10 637
RouteCounty Highway 625
Coordinates39.00725, -77.4203
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,669 (2022)
Projected traffic33,097 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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

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 Church Road over Branch of Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Road over Branch of Cabin Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Church Road over Branch of Cabin Creek carry?

About 22,669 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Church Road over Branch of Cabin Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Church Road over Branch of Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.