US Bridges

Browns Creek Pl. over Tirb. of Big Branch

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.20FR650/00.10TOMONROE · Structure no. 000000000028137

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browns Creek Pl. over Tirb. of Big Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Browns Creek Pl. over Tirb. of Big Branch in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 234 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrowns Creek Pl.
CrossesTirb. of Big Branch
Location00.20FR650/00.10TOMONROE
RouteCounty Highway 1007
Coordinates39.05499, -77.60487
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2014)
Projected traffic270 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Browns Creek Pl. over Tirb. of Big Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Browns Creek Pl. over Tirb. of Big Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Browns Creek Pl. over Tirb. of Big Branch carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Browns Creek Pl. over Tirb. of Big Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Browns Creek Pl. over Tirb. of Big Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.