US Bridges

Sheppard Town Rd. over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Goochland County, Virginia · 2.49 FR 634 & 1.49 to 638 · Structure no. 000000000008658

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheppard Town Rd. over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sheppard Town Rd. over Beaverdam Creek in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 273 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSheppard Town Rd.
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location2.49 FR 634 & 1.49 to 638
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountyGoochland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.67787, -77.83592
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2022)
Projected traffic273 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Sheppard Town Rd. over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheppard Town Rd. 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 Sheppard Town Rd. over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sheppard Town Rd. over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Sheppard Town Rd. over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.