US Bridges

Berryville Pike over Abrams Creek

Good

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.10 to 659N - 0.10TO659S · Structure no. 000000000008036

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,711
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berryville Pike over Abrams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Berryville Pike over Abrams Creek in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 13,711 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,018 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBerryville Pike
CrossesAbrams Creek
Location0.10 to 659N - 0.10TO659S
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates39.18185, -78.08401
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,711 (2022)
Projected traffic20,018 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Berryville Pike over Abrams Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berryville Pike over Abrams 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Berryville Pike over Abrams Creek carry?

About 13,711 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Berryville Pike over Abrams Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Berryville Pike over Abrams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.