US Bridges

E&wbl John Clayton over Beaverdam Swamp

Fair

Gloucester County, Virginia · 0.2M RTE17-6.1M Mathews_c · Structure no. 000000000008524

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,249
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E&wbl John Clayton over Beaverdam Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying E&wbl John Clayton over Beaverdam Swamp in Gloucester 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 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 21,249 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,367 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesE&wbl John Clayton
CrossesBeaverdam Swamp
Location0.2M RTE17-6.1M Mathews_c
RouteState Highway 3
CountyGloucester County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.41494, -76.51874
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,249 (2022)
Projected traffic25,367 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$70 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E&wbl John Clayton over Beaverdam Swamp built?

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

What condition is E&wbl John Clayton over Beaverdam Swamp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does E&wbl John Clayton over Beaverdam Swamp carry?

About 21,249 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E&wbl John Clayton over Beaverdam Swamp?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns E&wbl John Clayton over Beaverdam Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.