US Bridges

South Access Satel over Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 0.1 Miles from Dulles Acc · Structure no. 2100025P0000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Metropolitan Washington Airports Service

About this bridge

South Access Satel over Creek is a steel culvert carrying South Access Satel over Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Access Satel
CrossesCreek
Location0.1 Miles from Dulles Acc
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.96561, -77.44361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2024)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerMetropolitan Washington Airports Service
Maintained byMetropolitan Washington Airports Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$39,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Access Satel over Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Access Satel over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does South Access Satel over Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is South Access Satel over Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns South Access Satel over Creek?

It is owned by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Service.