US Bridges

Owens Mill Rd. over Beaver Branch

Good

King and Queen County, Virginia · 0.7M RTE631 & 1.3M RTE673 · Structure no. 000000000010611

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
359
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owens Mill Rd. over Beaver Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Owens Mill Rd. over Beaver Branch in King and Queen County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 359 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesOwens Mill Rd.
CrossesBeaver Branch
Location0.7M RTE631 & 1.3M RTE673
RouteCounty Highway 619
Coordinates37.84548, -77.06404
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owens Mill Rd. over Beaver Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owens Mill Rd. over Beaver Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Owens Mill Rd. over Beaver Branch carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Owens Mill Rd. over Beaver Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Owens Mill Rd. over Beaver Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.