US Bridges

Adams RD over Brush Creek

Good

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.72 to 600N-3.25 to 600S · Structure no. 000000000029982

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams RD over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Adams RD over Brush Creek in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 202 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAdams RD
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.72 to 600N-3.25 to 600S
RouteCounty Highway 689
Coordinates39.3477, -78.2559
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2020)
Projected traffic202 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Adams RD over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams RD over Brush 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 Adams RD over Brush Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Adams RD over Brush Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Adams RD over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.