US Bridges

Stewartsville RD24 over West Fork Beaverdam Crk

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 1.00 Rt 619; 5.00 Rt 746 · Structure no. 000000000002578

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,746
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewartsville RD24 over West Fork Beaverdam Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying Stewartsville RD24 over West Fork Beaverdam Crk in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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.

It carries about 14,746 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,442 by 2045. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesStewartsville RD24
CrossesWest Fork Beaverdam Crk
Location1.00 Rt 619; 5.00 Rt 746
RouteState Highway 24
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.2706, -79.77453
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,746 (2022)
Projected traffic16,442 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$387.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stewartsville RD24 over West Fork Beaverdam Crk built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stewartsville RD24 over West Fork Beaverdam Crk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Stewartsville RD24 over West Fork Beaverdam Crk carry?

About 14,746 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stewartsville RD24 over West Fork Beaverdam Crk?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Stewartsville RD24 over West Fork Beaverdam Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.