US Bridges

Locust Grove Drive over S.Fork of Catoctin Creek

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · .48S.MAIN ST/.03W.20THST · Structure no. 000000000030184

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Grove Drive over S.Fork of Catoctin Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Locust Grove Drive over S.Fork of Catoctin Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 720 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLocust Grove Drive
CrossesS.Fork of Catoctin Creek
Location.48S.MAIN ST/.03W.20THST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.12979, -77.71373
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2012)
Projected traffic720 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust Grove Drive over S.Fork of Catoctin Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust Grove Drive over S.Fork 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 Locust Grove Drive over S.Fork of Catoctin Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Locust Grove Drive over S.Fork of Catoctin Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Grove Drive over S.Fork of Catoctin Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.