US Bridges

State Farm Road over Beaverdam Creek

FairPosted for load

Goochland County, Virginia · 0.61 FR 6 W & .12 to 6 E · Structure no. 000000000008664

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Farm Road over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying State Farm Road over Beaverdam Creek in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesState Farm Road
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location0.61 FR 6 W & .12 to 6 E
RouteInterstate 645
CountyGoochland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.64589, -77.8255
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 State Farm Road over Beaverdam Creek built?

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

What condition is State Farm 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does State Farm Road over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is State Farm Road over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns State Farm Road over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.