US Bridges

Virginia AV/220BUS over Beaver Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 3.69-RTE220BP;0.62-WCL Ma · Structure no. 000000000010064

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,661
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia AV/220BUS over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Virginia AV/220BUS over Beaver Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 15,661 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,462 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVirginia AV/220BUS
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location3.69-RTE220BP;0.62-WCL Ma
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70013, -79.90294
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,661 (2022)
Projected traffic17,462 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$117.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Virginia AV/220BUS over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virginia AV/220BUS 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Virginia AV/220BUS over Beaver Creek carry?

About 15,661 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Virginia AV/220BUS over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Virginia AV/220BUS over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.