US Bridges

Spring Church Road over Beaverpond Creek

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · 3.18 Mi. to Int. Rte. 603 · Structure no. 000000000009120

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Church Road over Beaverpond Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Spring Church Road over Beaverpond Creek in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 271 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Church Road
CrossesBeaverpond Creek
Location3.18 Mi. to Int. Rte. 603
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountyGreensville County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.55153, -77.5909
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2014)
Projected traffic271 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Spring Church Road over Beaverpond Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Church Road over Beaverpond 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 Spring Church Road over Beaverpond Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Spring Church Road over Beaverpond Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Church Road over Beaverpond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.