US Bridges

Aerial Road over Beaver Creek

Good

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.02-RT.646E/0.18-RT.646W · Structure no. 000000000012527

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aerial Road over Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying Aerial Road over Beaver Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAerial Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.02-RT.646E/0.18-RT.646W
RouteCounty Highway 645
Coordinates37.73064, -78.72543
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2020)
Projected traffic24 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Aerial Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aerial Road over Beaver Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Aerial Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Aerial Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Aerial Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.