US Bridges

Valley Mill RD over Trib Abrams Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.06 to 656-0.06 to 1140 · Structure no. 000000000026498

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,769
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Mill RD over Trib Abrams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Valley Mill RD over Trib Abrams Creek in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7,769 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,343 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesValley Mill RD
CrossesTrib Abrams Creek
Location0.06 to 656-0.06 to 1140
RouteCounty Highway 659
Coordinates39.181, -78.1172
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,769 (2022)
Projected traffic11,343 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Mill RD over Trib Abrams Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Mill RD over Trib Abrams 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Mill RD over Trib Abrams Creek carry?

About 7,769 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Valley Mill RD over Trib Abrams Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Valley Mill RD over Trib Abrams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.