US Bridges

Applachian Dr. 57 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.39 Martv; 0.02 Rt 667 · Structure no. 000000000010019

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,840
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Applachian Dr. 57 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Applachian Dr. 57 over Beaver Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 2,840 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,167 by 2045. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesApplachian Dr. 57
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.39 Martv; 0.02 Rt 667
RouteState Highway 57
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.68896, -79.90764
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,840 (2022)
Projected traffic3,167 by 2045
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$851.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Applachian Dr. 57 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Applachian Dr. 57 over Beaver 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 Applachian Dr. 57 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,840 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Applachian Dr. 57 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Applachian Dr. 57 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.