US Bridges

Kings Mtn RD./174 over Beaver Creek

Good

Henry County, Virginia · 1.38NCL Mart; 0.34-RTE108 · Structure no. 000000000010056

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,031
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Mtn RD./174 over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kings Mtn RD./174 over Beaver Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,031 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,774 by 2045. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKings Mtn RD./174
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.38NCL Mart; 0.34-RTE108
RouteState Highway 174
Coordinates36.73198, -79.88302
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,031 (2022)
Projected traffic17,774 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$129.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings Mtn RD./174 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Mtn RD./174 over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Kings Mtn RD./174 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 13,031 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kings Mtn RD./174 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Mtn RD./174 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.