US Bridges

Beck Creek Road over Branch Beck Creek

Poor

Amherst County, Virginia · 0.80-RT 663/0.40-RT 613 · Structure no. 000000000025252

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beck Creek Road over Branch Beck Creek is a steel culvert carrying Beck Creek Road over Branch Beck Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeck Creek Road
CrossesBranch Beck Creek
Location0.80-RT 663/0.40-RT 613
RouteCounty Highway 648
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.45786, -79.03601
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2022)
Projected traffic150 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 Beck Creek Road over Branch Beck Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beck Creek Road over Branch Beck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Beck Creek Road over Branch Beck Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Beck Creek Road over Branch Beck Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Beck Creek Road over Branch Beck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.