US Bridges

Broad Street Road over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Goochland County, Virginia · 0.63 FR 635 & 0.94 to 632 · Structure no. 000000000008591

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,525
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street Road over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Broad Street Road over Beaverdam Creek in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 93 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 2,525 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,815 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesBroad Street Road
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location0.63 FR 635 & 0.94 to 632
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyGoochland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.71365, -77.81766
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,525 (2022)
Projected traffic2,815 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$930 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad Street Road over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Broad Street Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Broad Street Road over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 2,525 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Broad Street Road over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Street Road over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.