US Bridges

Bull Run P.O. Road over Trib. Elklick Run

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · .60FR620 1.2 to 2738 · Structure no. 000000000029583

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,478
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bull Run P.O. Road over Trib. Elklick Run is a concrete culvert carrying Bull Run P.O. Road over Trib. Elklick Run in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3,478 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,548 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBull Run P.O. Road
CrossesTrib. Elklick Run
Location.60FR620 1.2 to 2738
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.88671, -77.51327
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,478 (2022)
Projected traffic4,548 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bull Run P.O. Road over Trib. Elklick Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bull Run P.O. Road over Trib. Elklick Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bull Run P.O. Road over Trib. Elklick Run carry?

About 3,478 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bull Run P.O. Road over Trib. Elklick Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bull Run P.O. Road over Trib. Elklick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.