US Bridges

Beulah Road over Kingsland Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .39 FR 642 & .79 to 637 · Structure no. 000000000005279

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,260
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beulah Road over Kingsland Creek is a steel culvert carrying Beulah Road over Kingsland Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 9,260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,520 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBeulah Road
CrossesKingsland Creek
Location.39 FR 642 & .79 to 637
RouteCounty Highway 641
Coordinates37.4187, -77.48247
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,260 (2022)
Projected traffic13,520 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Beulah Road over Kingsland Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beulah Road over Kingsland 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Beulah Road over Kingsland Creek carry?

About 9,260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beulah Road over Kingsland Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Beulah Road over Kingsland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.