US Bridges

Bearpen Rd. over Bearpen Branch

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · .20 FR 631-1.60 to End · Structure no. 000000000005847

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
166
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bearpen Rd. over Bearpen Branch is a concrete slab carrying Bearpen Rd. over Bearpen Branch in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 166 vehicles a day, projected to reach 186 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesBearpen Rd.
CrossesBearpen Branch
Location.20 FR 631-1.60 to End
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.18674, -82.47044
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2021)
Projected traffic186 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Bearpen Rd. over Bearpen Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bearpen Rd. over Bearpen Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Bearpen Rd. over Bearpen Branch carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Bearpen Rd. over Bearpen Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bearpen Rd. over Bearpen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.