US Bridges

Beach Creek Road over Branch of Johnson Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 1.25 FR 737 & .75 to Nc · Structure no. 000000000030520

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach Creek Road over Branch of Johnson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Beach Creek Road over Branch of Johnson Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 161 vehicles a day, projected to reach 201 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBeach Creek Road
CrossesBranch of Johnson Creek
Location1.25 FR 737 & .75 to Nc
RouteCounty Highway 738
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.54461, -78.68631
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2019)
Projected traffic201 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$310 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beach Creek Road over Branch of Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach Creek Road over Branch of Johnson 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Beach Creek Road over Branch of Johnson Creek carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Beach Creek Road over Branch of Johnson Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Beach Creek Road over Branch of Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.