US Bridges

Brightwells Mill R over Beck Creek

Good

Amherst County, Virginia · 0.00-RT 648/1.20-RT 622 · Structure no. 000000000001511

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
203
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brightwells Mill R over Beck Creek is a concrete slab carrying Brightwells Mill R over Beck Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 203 vehicles a day, projected to reach 229 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrightwells Mill R
CrossesBeck Creek
Location0.00-RT 648/1.20-RT 622
RouteCounty Highway 663
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.45819, -79.04736
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2019)
Projected traffic229 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Brightwells Mill R over Beck Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Brightwells Mill R over Beck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Brightwells Mill R over Beck Creek carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Brightwells Mill R over Beck Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Brightwells Mill R over Beck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.