US Bridges

Bean Road over Barbours Cr.

Fair

Craig County, Virginia · .01 Mi. SE ST RTE 617 · Structure no. 080815000003224

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
1997 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Bean Road over Barbours Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bean Road over Barbours Cr. in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 55 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 5 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesBean Road
CrossesBarbours Cr.
Location.01 Mi. SE ST RTE 617
RouteFederal Lands Road 678
CountyCraig County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.58414, -80.10122
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (1997)
Projected traffic3 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bean Road over Barbours Cr. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Bean Road over Barbours Cr. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bean Road over Barbours Cr. carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Bean Road over Barbours Cr.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Bean Road over Barbours Cr.?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.