US Bridges

Beaverdam Road over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Fluvanna County, Virginia · 0.95 FR 250/0.85 Albem Cl · Structure no. 000000000027910

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
607
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaverdam Road over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete slab carrying Beaverdam Road over Beaverdam Creek in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 607 vehicles a day, projected to reach 910 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaverdam Road
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location0.95 FR 250/0.85 Albem Cl
RouteCounty Highway 799
CountyFluvanna County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.99581, -78.3003
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic607 (2020)
Projected traffic910 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Beaverdam Road over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaverdam Road over Beaverdam 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Beaverdam Road over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 607 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Beaverdam Road over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Beaverdam Road over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.