US Bridges

Greenwood RD over Abrams Creek

Good

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.25 to 1380-0.01 to 659 · Structure no. 000000000027241

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,091
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood RD over Abrams Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenwood RD over 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 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 8,091 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,813 by 2042. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGreenwood RD
CrossesAbrams Creek
Location0.25 to 1380-0.01 to 659
RouteCounty Highway 656
Coordinates39.17947, -78.11619
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,091 (2022)
Projected traffic11,813 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenwood RD over Abrams Creek built?

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

What condition is Greenwood RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Greenwood RD over Abrams Creek carry?

About 8,091 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Greenwood RD over Abrams Creek?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood RD over Abrams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.