US Bridges

Mt. Gilead Road over Sycolin Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.10FR849/00.05TO704 · Structure no. 000000000025014

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
303
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Gilead Road over Sycolin Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Mt. Gilead Road over Sycolin Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 93 years old, older 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 303 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMt. Gilead Road
CrossesSycolin Creek
Location00.10FR849/00.05TO704
RouteCounty Highway 797
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.07703, -77.607
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2014)
Projected traffic350 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$120 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Gilead Road over Sycolin Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Mt. Gilead Road over Sycolin 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mt. Gilead Road over Sycolin Creek carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Mt. Gilead Road over Sycolin Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Gilead Road over Sycolin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.