US Bridges

College Drive 714 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.30-RTE371; 0.20-RTE108 · Structure no. 000000000010174

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
788
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Drive 714 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying College Drive 714 over Beaver Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 788 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,052 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCollege Drive 714
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.30-RTE371; 0.20-RTE108
RouteCounty Highway 714
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74282, -79.88081
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic788 (2018)
Projected traffic1,052 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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$275.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was College Drive 714 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Drive 714 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does College Drive 714 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 788 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is College Drive 714 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns College Drive 714 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.