US Bridges

Davenport Road over Tearwallet Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Virginia · 0.43 to 600 - 0.37 to 644 · Structure no. 000000000005752

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davenport Road over Tearwallet Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davenport Road over Tearwallet Creek in Cumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 71 years old, older 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDavenport Road
CrossesTearwallet Creek
Location0.43 to 600 - 0.37 to 644
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountyCumberland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.44636, -78.21413
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2020)
Projected traffic61 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Davenport Road over Tearwallet Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Davenport Road over Tearwallet 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Davenport Road over Tearwallet Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Davenport Road over Tearwallet Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Davenport Road over Tearwallet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.