US Bridges

Channing Drive over Abrams Creek

Good

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.02 to 659 -0.11 to 1491 · Structure no. 000000000030288

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,785
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Channing Drive over Abrams Creek is a concrete frame carrying Channing Drive over Abrams Creek in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,785 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,088 by 2045. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChanning Drive
CrossesAbrams Creek
Location0.02 to 659 -0.11 to 1491
RouteCounty Highway 1554
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.17668, -78.10207
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,785 (2011)
Projected traffic2,088 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Channing Drive over Abrams Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Channing Drive 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Channing Drive over Abrams Creek carry?

About 1,785 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Channing Drive over Abrams Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Channing Drive over Abrams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.