US Bridges

Military Road over Beaver Pond Creek

FairPosted for load

Amelia County, Virginia · 0.59 FR 608 & 1.51 to 38 · Structure no. 000000000001218

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,485
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military Road over Beaver Pond Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Military Road over Beaver Pond Creek in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,485 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,099 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesMilitary Road
CrossesBeaver Pond Creek
Location0.59 FR 608 & 1.51 to 38
RouteState Highway 153
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.29764, -77.88206
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,485 (2022)
Projected traffic6,099 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Military Road over Beaver Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Military Road over Beaver Pond 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Military Road over Beaver Pond Creek carry?

About 4,485 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Military Road over Beaver Pond Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Military Road over Beaver Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.