US Bridges

Beech Grove Rd. over Br. S. Fork Rockfish Riv

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.95-RT 151 / 0.02-RT 767 · Structure no. 000000000012559

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,585
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Grove Rd. over Br. S. Fork Rockfish Riv is a steel culvert carrying Beech Grove Rd. over Br. S. Fork Rockfish Riv in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,585 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,882 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBeech Grove Rd.
CrossesBr. S. Fork Rockfish Riv
Location0.95-RT 151 / 0.02-RT 767
RouteCounty Highway 664
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.87449, -78.93266
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,585 (2022)
Projected traffic2,882 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Beech Grove Rd. over Br. S. Fork Rockfish Riv built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech Grove Rd. over Br. S. Fork Rockfish Riv 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Beech Grove Rd. over Br. S. Fork Rockfish Riv carry?

About 2,585 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beech Grove Rd. over Br. S. Fork Rockfish Riv?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Beech Grove Rd. over Br. S. Fork Rockfish Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.