US Bridges

Beaver Dam RD over Peach Bottom Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · 0.0 FR 697 - 0.8 to 701 · Structure no. 000000000008895

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Dam RD over Peach Bottom Creek is a concrete slab carrying Beaver Dam RD over Peach Bottom Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Dam RD
CrossesPeach Bottom Creek
Location0.0 FR 697 - 0.8 to 701
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58309, -81.09599
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2014)
Projected traffic55 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$140.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Dam RD over Peach Bottom Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Beaver Dam RD over Peach Bottom 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Beaver Dam RD over Peach Bottom Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Beaver Dam RD over Peach Bottom Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Dam RD over Peach Bottom Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.