US Bridges

Abilene Road over Roanoke Creek

Good

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.05 to 651 - 1.45 to 655 · Structure no. 000000000027393

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
787
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abilene Road over Roanoke Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Abilene Road over Roanoke Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 787 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,137 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesAbilene Road
CrossesRoanoke Creek
Location0.05 to 651 - 1.45 to 655
RouteCounty Highway 604
Coordinates37.10128, -78.56218
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic787 (2022)
Projected traffic1,137 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abilene Road over Roanoke Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abilene Road over Roanoke 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Abilene Road over Roanoke Creek carry?

About 787 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Abilene Road over Roanoke Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Abilene Road over Roanoke Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.