US Bridges

Sparta Rd. over Beverly Creek

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 0.4M RTE729-1.1M RTE 617_ · Structure no. 000000000029645

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
402
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sparta Rd. over Beverly Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sparta Rd. over Beverly Creek in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 402 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSparta Rd.
CrossesBeverly Creek
Location0.4M RTE729-1.1M RTE 617_
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.99182, -77.15245
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2022)
Projected traffic470 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Sparta Rd. over Beverly Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sparta Rd. over Beverly 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Sparta Rd. over Beverly Creek carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sparta Rd. over Beverly Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sparta Rd. over Beverly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.