US Bridges

Piggott Bottom Rd. over Trib of Catoctin Creek

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.57 709 / 01.13 704 · Structure no. 000000000031430

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piggott Bottom Rd. over Trib of Catoctin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Piggott Bottom Rd. over Trib of Catoctin Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 166 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPiggott Bottom Rd.
CrossesTrib of Catoctin Creek
Location00.57 709 / 01.13 704
RouteCounty Highway 711
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.15797, -77.656
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2014)
Projected traffic166 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$151 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Piggott Bottom Rd. over Trib of Catoctin Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piggott Bottom Rd. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Piggott Bottom Rd. over Trib of Catoctin Creek carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Piggott Bottom Rd. over Trib of Catoctin Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Piggott Bottom Rd. over Trib of Catoctin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.