US Bridges

Averett Church RD over Beech Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .7 to Ncline & .5 to 729 · Structure no. 000000000012059

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Averett Church RD over Beech Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Averett Church RD over Beech Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 60 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAverett Church RD
CrossesBeech Creek
Location.7 to Ncline & .5 to 729
RouteCounty Highway 735
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.55053, -78.65178
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$740 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Averett Church RD over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Averett Church RD over Beech Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Averett Church RD over Beech Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Averett Church RD over Beech Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Averett Church RD over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.