US Bridges

Bettis Drive over Br. of Catoctin Creek

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.40FR0709/00.20TODEWPOI · Structure no. 000000000028696

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
279
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bettis Drive over Br. of Catoctin Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bettis Drive over Br. of Catoctin Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 279 vehicles a day, projected to reach 329 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBettis Drive
CrossesBr. of Catoctin Creek
Location00.40FR0709/00.20TODEWPOI
RouteCounty Highway 1083
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.14181, -77.66143
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2009)
Projected traffic329 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bettis Drive over Br. of Catoctin Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bettis Drive over Br. of Catoctin 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bettis Drive over Br. of Catoctin Creek carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Bettis Drive over Br. of Catoctin Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Bettis Drive over Br. of Catoctin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.