US Bridges

River Creek Pkwy. over Tributary of Cattail Br.

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 0.9FREDWARDFER/0.92TO7 · Structure no. 000000000024912

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,120
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Creek Pkwy. over Tributary of Cattail Br. is a concrete culvert carrying River Creek Pkwy. over Tributary of Cattail Br. in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 11,120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,235 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Creek Pkwy.
CrossesTributary of Cattail Br.
Location0.9FREDWARDFER/0.92TO7
RouteCounty Highway 773
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.10083, -77.51046
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic11,120 (2022)
Projected traffic16,235 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 River Creek Pkwy. over Tributary of Cattail Br. built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Creek Pkwy. over Tributary of Cattail Br. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does River Creek Pkwy. over Tributary of Cattail Br. carry?

About 11,120 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is River Creek Pkwy. over Tributary of Cattail Br.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns River Creek Pkwy. over Tributary of Cattail Br.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.