Elm Avenue over Branch of Beaver Creek
FairLouisa County, Virginia · .39 from 22 & .22 to 630 · Structure no. 000000000011439
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,301
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Avenue over Branch of Beaver Creek is a steel culvert carrying Elm Avenue over Branch of Beaver Creek in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 1,301 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,451 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Avenue over Branch of Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Avenue over Branch of 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 Elm Avenue over Branch of Beaver Creek carry?
About 1,301 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Elm Avenue over Branch of Beaver Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns Elm Avenue over Branch of Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.