US Bridges

Mechanicsville Tpk over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · .60 FM Rt 156 .20 to 295 · Structure no. 000000000009464

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,004
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mechanicsville Tpk over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mechanicsville Tpk over Beaverdam Creek in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 24,004 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,562 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMechanicsville Tpk
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location.60 FM Rt 156 .20 to 295
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.6071, -77.3624
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,004 (2022)
Projected traffic26,562 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mechanicsville Tpk over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mechanicsville Tpk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mechanicsville Tpk over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 24,004 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mechanicsville Tpk over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Mechanicsville Tpk over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.