US Bridges

South Loudoun ST over Abrams Creek

Fair

Winchester city, Virginia · 0003FEATHE LA0032WEEMS LA · Structure no. 000000000022345

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,996
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Loudoun ST over Abrams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South Loudoun ST over Abrams Creek in Winchester city, Virginia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 76 years old, older 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 12,996 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,491 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Loudoun ST
CrossesAbrams Creek
Location0003FEATHE LA0032WEEMS LA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.16485, -78.17179
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic12,996 (2022)
Projected traffic14,491 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 South Loudoun ST over Abrams Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is South Loudoun ST over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does South Loudoun ST over Abrams Creek carry?

About 12,996 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Loudoun ST over Abrams Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns South Loudoun ST over Abrams Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.