US Bridges

Beaver Dam RD/886 over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.50-RTE52; 1.20-RTE100 · Structure no. 000000000004782

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Dam RD/886 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Beaver Dam RD/886 over Beaver Dam Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 1,170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Dam RD/886
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location0.50-RTE52; 1.20-RTE100
RouteCounty Highway 886
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77885, -80.73545
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Dam RD/886 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Dam RD/886 over Beaver Dam 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Beaver Dam RD/886 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Beaver Dam RD/886 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Beaver Dam RD/886 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.