US Bridges

Sheppard Town Road over Unnamed Trb Beaverdam Ck

Fair

Goochland County, Virginia · 2.19 FR 634 & 1.79 to 638 · Structure no. 000000000030480

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheppard Town Road over Unnamed Trb Beaverdam Ck is a steel culvert carrying Sheppard Town Road over Unnamed Trb Beaverdam Ck in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 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 245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 273 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSheppard Town Road
CrossesUnnamed Trb Beaverdam Ck
Location2.19 FR 634 & 1.79 to 638
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountyGoochland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.67544, -77.83975
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 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 2045
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheppard Town Road over Unnamed Trb Beaverdam Ck built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheppard Town Road over Unnamed Trb Beaverdam Ck 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Sheppard Town Road over Unnamed Trb Beaverdam Ck carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sheppard Town Road over Unnamed Trb Beaverdam Ck?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns Sheppard Town Road over Unnamed Trb Beaverdam Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.