US Bridges

Beahm Town Road over Robinson River

Fair

Madison County, Virginia · .01 from 618 &1.00 to 634 · Structure no. 000000000011768

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
311
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beahm Town Road over Robinson River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Beahm Town Road over Robinson River in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 311 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBeahm Town Road
CrossesRobinson River
Location.01 from 618 &1.00 to 634
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.38063, -78.14929
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2020)
Projected traffic350 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 Beahm Town Road over Robinson River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beahm Town Road over Robinson 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Beahm Town Road over Robinson River carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Beahm Town Road over Robinson River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Beahm Town Road over Robinson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.