US Bridges

Pelham Drive over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Louisa County, Virginia · .28 from 1085 &.30 to End · Structure no. 000000000028292

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pelham Drive over Beaverdam Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Pelham Drive over Beaverdam Creek in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 87 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPelham Drive
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location.28 from 1085 &.30 to End
RouteCounty Highway 1084
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.00194, -78.29422
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: 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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2022)
Projected traffic97 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Pelham Drive over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pelham Drive over Beaverdam Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pelham Drive over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pelham Drive over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Pelham Drive over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.