US Bridges

Poor House Farm RD over Beaver Creek

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · .02-RT 778 / 2.28-RT 692 · Structure no. 000000000001434

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poor House Farm RD over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Poor House Farm RD over Beaver Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPoor House Farm RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location.02-RT 778 / 2.28-RT 692
RouteCounty Highway 617
Coordinates37.65223, -79.10487
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2019)
Projected traffic55 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Poor House Farm RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poor House Farm RD over Beaver 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 2023.

How much traffic does Poor House Farm RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Poor House Farm RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Poor House Farm RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.