US Bridges

Farys Mill Rd. over Beaver Dam Swamp

Fair

Gloucester County, Virginia · 2.4M RTE17-2.1M RTE607 · Structure no. 000000000008537

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,746
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farys Mill Rd. over Beaver Dam Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Farys Mill Rd. over Beaver Dam Swamp in Gloucester County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,746 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,763 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFarys Mill Rd.
CrossesBeaver Dam Swamp
Location2.4M RTE17-2.1M RTE607
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyGloucester County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.47084, -76.56427
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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
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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,746 (2022)
Projected traffic1,763 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$30 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farys Mill Rd. over Beaver Dam Swamp built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farys Mill Rd. over Beaver Dam 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 Farys Mill Rd. over Beaver Dam Swamp carry?

About 1,746 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Farys Mill Rd. over Beaver Dam Swamp?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Farys Mill Rd. over Beaver Dam Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.