US Bridges

Beaver Pond Crk RD over Beaver Pond Creek

FairPosted for load

Amelia County, Virginia · 1.59 FR 608 & 0.91 to 663 · Structure no. 000000000001278

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Pond Crk RD over Beaver Pond Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaver Pond Crk RD over Beaver Pond Creek in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 185 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBeaver Pond Crk RD
CrossesBeaver Pond Creek
Location1.59 FR 608 & 0.91 to 663
RouteCounty Highway 648
Coordinates37.29033, -77.92309
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic185 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$20 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Pond Crk RD over Beaver Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Pond Crk RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Beaver Pond Crk RD over Beaver Pond Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Beaver Pond Crk RD over Beaver Pond Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Pond Crk RD over Beaver Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.