US Bridges

Tatum School Road over Beautiful Run

Good

Madison County, Virginia · 1.50 from 230&1.80 to 616 · Structure no. 000000000011754

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tatum School Road over Beautiful Run is a concrete culvert carrying Tatum School Road over Beautiful Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 163 vehicles a day, projected to reach 186 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTatum School Road
CrossesBeautiful Run
Location1.50 from 230&1.80 to 616
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.27651, -78.18144
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
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic163 (2017)
Projected traffic186 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Tatum School Road over Beautiful Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tatum School Road over Beautiful Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Tatum School Road over Beautiful Run carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Tatum School Road over Beautiful Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Tatum School Road over Beautiful Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.