US Bridges

Millwood Ave over Abrams Creek

Fair

Winchester city, Virginia · 0028ECL-WINC 0021I 81 · Structure no. 000000000022349

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,328
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millwood Ave over Abrams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Millwood Ave over Abrams Creek in Winchester city, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 75 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 5 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 31,328 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45,739 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMillwood Ave
CrossesAbrams Creek
Location0028ECL-WINC 0021I 81
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyWinchester city
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.16431, -78.16044
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 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 traffic31,328 (2022)
Projected traffic45,739 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Millwood Ave over Abrams Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Millwood Ave 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Millwood Ave over Abrams Creek carry?

About 31,328 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Millwood Ave over Abrams Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Millwood Ave over Abrams Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.