US Bridges

Beaver Dam Road over Little River

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 1.0 FR 608 & 1.4 to 658 · Structure no. 000000000009579

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,705
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Dam Road over Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying Beaver Dam Road over Little River in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,705 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,790 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Dam Road
CrossesLittle River
Location1.0 FR 608 & 1.4 to 658
RouteCounty Highway 715
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.90365, -77.66063
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,705 (2022)
Projected traffic1,790 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$480 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Dam Road over Little River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Dam Road over Little River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Beaver Dam Road over Little River carry?

About 1,705 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Dam Road over Little River?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Dam Road over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.