US Bridges

Locust Grove Ch RD over Beautiful Run

Fair

Madison County, Virginia · .50 from 620 &2.70 to 621 · Structure no. 000000000011751

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
206
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Grove Ch RD over Beautiful Run is a concrete culvert carrying Locust Grove Ch RD over Beautiful Run in Madison 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 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 206 vehicles a day, projected to reach 228 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLocust Grove Ch RD
CrossesBeautiful Run
Location.50 from 620 &2.70 to 621
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.27013, -78.2095
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2020)
Projected traffic228 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Locust Grove Ch RD over Beautiful Run built?

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

What condition is Locust Grove Ch RD over Beautiful Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Locust Grove Ch RD over Beautiful Run carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Locust Grove Ch RD over Beautiful Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Locust Grove Ch RD over Beautiful Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.