Bevils Bridge RD over Appomattox River
FairPosted for loadAmelia County, Virginia · Amelia & Chesterfield Cl · Structure no. 000000000001235
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 305 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,331
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bevils Bridge RD over Appomattox River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bevils Bridge RD over Appomattox River in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,331 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,742 by 2042. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bevils Bridge RD over Appomattox River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bevils Bridge RD over Appomattox River 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 Bevils Bridge RD over Appomattox River carry?
About 1,331 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Bevils Bridge RD over Appomattox River?
The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Bevils Bridge RD over Appomattox River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.