US Bridges

Beach Road over Sheepshead Creek

Fair

Accomack County, Virginia · 0.5 KM (0.3 Miles) Before · Structure no. 4190002P0000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,355
2007 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Beach Road over Sheepshead Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Beach Road over Sheepshead Creek in Accomack County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 2,355 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,591 by 2027. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBeach Road
CrossesSheepshead Creek
Location0.5 KM (0.3 Miles) Before
RouteFederal Lands Road 11
CountyAccomack County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.91947, -75.35156
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,355 (2007)
Projected traffic2,591 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$9.1 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beach Road over Sheepshead Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach Road over Sheepshead 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 Beach Road over Sheepshead Creek carry?

About 2,355 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beach Road over Sheepshead Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Beach Road over Sheepshead Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.