US Bridges

Oxford Furnace RD over Little Beaver Creek

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · 1.69-RT1023/.01-RT460 · Structure no. 000000000025181

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
784
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxford Furnace RD over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Oxford Furnace RD over Little Beaver Creek in Campbell 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 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 784 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,001 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesOxford Furnace RD
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location1.69-RT1023/.01-RT460
RouteCounty Highway 662
Coordinates37.37634, -79.04308
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic784 (2022)
Projected traffic1,001 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Oxford Furnace RD over Little Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is Oxford Furnace RD over Little Beaver 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Oxford Furnace RD over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 784 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Oxford Furnace RD over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Oxford Furnace RD over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.