US Bridges

Oak Park Road over Beaverdam Run

Fair

Madison County, Virginia · 1.15 from 15 &1.70 to 632 · Structure no. 000000000011769

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
693
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Park Road over Beaverdam Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Oak Park Road over Beaverdam Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 83 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 693 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 773 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Park Road
CrossesBeaverdam Run
Location1.15 from 15 &1.70 to 632
RouteCounty Highway 634
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.35107, -78.13194
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic693 (2022)
Projected traffic773 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Oak Park Road over Beaverdam Run built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Oak Park Road over Beaverdam 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Park Road over Beaverdam Run carry?

About 693 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oak Park Road over Beaverdam Run?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Park Road over Beaverdam Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.