US Bridges

Lee Davis Road over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 1.25 to 627 & .50 to 360 · Structure no. 000000000009520

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,714
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Davis Road over Beaverdam Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lee Davis Road over Beaverdam Creek in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 52 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 10,714 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,642 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Davis Road
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location1.25 to 627 & .50 to 360
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.61984, -77.33997
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,714 (2022)
Projected traffic15,642 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lee Davis Road over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Lee Davis 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Davis Road over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 10,714 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee Davis Road over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Lee Davis Road over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.