US Bridges

Hewlett Road over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 1.6 to 738 & 2.0 to 684 · Structure no. 000000000029501

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hewlett Road over Beaverdam Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hewlett Road over Beaverdam Creek in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 380 vehicles a day, projected to reach 570 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHewlett Road
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location1.6 to 738 & 2.0 to 684
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.89955, -77.5933
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2020)
Projected traffic570 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Hewlett Road over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hewlett 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hewlett Road over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hewlett Road over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Hewlett Road over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.