US Bridges

Beaver Creek Road over Br Meherrin River

Fair

Lunenburg County, Virginia · .9 FR 733 & .7 to 640 · Structure no. 000000000011635

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Creek Road over Br Meherrin River is a steel culvert carrying Beaver Creek Road over Br Meherrin River in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 211 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Creek Road
CrossesBr Meherrin River
Location.9 FR 733 & .7 to 640
RouteCounty Highway 641
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81289, -78.18334
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2019)
Projected traffic211 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$148 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Creek Road over Br Meherrin River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Creek Road over Br Meherrin River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Beaver Creek Road over Br Meherrin River carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Beaver Creek Road over Br Meherrin River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Beaver Creek Road over Br Meherrin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.