US Bridges

Stewartsville RD24 over Beaverdam Creek

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.74 Rt 755; 0.69 Rt 635 · Structure no. 000000000002577

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,815
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewartsville RD24 over Beaverdam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stewartsville RD24 over Beaverdam Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,815 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,780 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesStewartsville RD24
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location0.74 Rt 755; 0.69 Rt 635
RouteState Highway 24
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26079, -79.74796
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,815 (2022)
Projected traffic9,780 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$412 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stewartsville RD24 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stewartsville RD24 over Beaverdam 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Stewartsville RD24 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 8,815 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stewartsville RD24 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Stewartsville RD24 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.