US Bridges

Eltham Road over Branch Beaverdam Creek

Fair

New Kent County, Virginia · 0.20 FR 632 & 2.0 to 249 · Structure no. 000000000023050

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,926
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eltham Road over Branch Beaverdam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eltham Road over Branch Beaverdam Creek in New Kent County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 10,926 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,718 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEltham Road
CrossesBranch Beaverdam Creek
Location0.20 FR 632 & 2.0 to 249
RouteState Highway 33
CountyNew Kent County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.48781, -76.9067
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,926 (2022)
Projected traffic12,718 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Eltham Road over Branch Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eltham Road over Branch Beaverdam 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 2023.

How much traffic does Eltham Road over Branch Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 10,926 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eltham Road over Branch Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Eltham Road over Branch Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.