US Bridges

BEAVERCRKRD/705 over Beaver Creek

GoodPosted for load

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 8; 2.30 Rt 688 · Structure no. 000000000007590

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

BEAVERCRKRD/705 over Beaver Creek is a steel culvert carrying BEAVERCRKRD/705 over Beaver Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 169 vehicles a day, projected to reach 193 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBEAVERCRKRD/705
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.40 Rt 8; 2.30 Rt 688
RouteCounty Highway 705
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.96264, -80.38084
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2017)
Projected traffic193 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 BEAVERCRKRD/705 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is BEAVERCRKRD/705 over Beaver 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does BEAVERCRKRD/705 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is BEAVERCRKRD/705 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns BEAVERCRKRD/705 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.