US Bridges

River Creek Pkwy over Cattail Branch

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 02.14FR15/01.33TO7 · Structure no. 000000000024913

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,120
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Creek Pkwy over Cattail Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying River Creek Pkwy over Cattail Branch 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Creek Pkwy
CrossesCattail Branch
Location02.14FR15/01.33TO7
RouteCounty Highway 773
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.10605, -77.50687
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.1 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width162 ft (49.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$250 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Creek Pkwy over Cattail Branch built?

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

What condition is River Creek Pkwy over Cattail 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does River Creek Pkwy over Cattail Branch carry?

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

How long is River Creek Pkwy over Cattail Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.

Who owns River Creek Pkwy over Cattail Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.