US Bridges

Barbaras Bluff Ct. over Trib of Catoctin Creek

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.10FRAPRIL/00.30TODEADE · Structure no. 000000000029097

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barbaras Bluff Ct. over Trib of Catoctin Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Barbaras Bluff Ct. over Trib of Catoctin Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBarbaras Bluff Ct.
CrossesTrib of Catoctin Creek
Location00.10FRAPRIL/00.30TODEADE
RouteCounty Highway 3372
Coordinates39.25654, -77.61521
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2009)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Barbaras Bluff Ct. over Trib of Catoctin Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barbaras Bluff Ct. over Trib 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Barbaras Bluff Ct. over Trib of Catoctin Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barbaras Bluff Ct. over Trib of Catoctin Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Barbaras Bluff Ct. over Trib of Catoctin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.