US Bridges

Route 6 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Goochland County, Virginia · 0.11 FR 310 & 0.46 to 310 · Structure no. 000000000008563

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,405
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 6 over Beaverdam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 6 over Beaverdam Creek in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 73 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 5 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 4,405 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,912 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 6
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location0.11 FR 310 & 0.46 to 310
RouteState Highway 6
CountyGoochland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.64752, -77.82612
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.6 US tons
Inventory rating81.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,405 (2022)
Projected traffic4,912 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$305 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 6 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Route 6 over Beaverdam Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 6 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 4,405 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 6 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Route 6 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.