US Bridges

Stage Road over Beaver Creek

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.10-RT.726 /0.81-RT.659 · Structure no. 000000000026475

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,294
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stage Road over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stage Road over Beaver Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,294 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,440 by 2045. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesStage Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.10-RT.726 /0.81-RT.659
RouteCounty Highway 609
Coordinates37.38894, -79.0598
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,294 (2022)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Stage Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stage Road over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Stage Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,294 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Stage Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Stage Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.