US Bridges

Deyer Store RD657 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.20-RTE922; 0.80-RTE663 · Structure no. 000000000010138

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deyer Store RD657 over Beaver Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Deyer Store RD657 over Beaver Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesDeyer Store RD657
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.20-RTE922; 0.80-RTE663
RouteCounty Highway 657
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77582, -79.83625
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2022)
Projected traffic295 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$148.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deyer Store RD657 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deyer Store RD657 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 2023.

How much traffic does Deyer Store RD657 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Deyer Store RD657 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Deyer Store RD657 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.