US Bridges

Sperryville Pike over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Rappahannock County, Virginia · .05 FR 620 & .09 to 655 · Structure no. 000000000014662

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,907
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sperryville Pike over Beaverdam Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sperryville Pike over Beaverdam Creek in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 88 years old, older 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 1,907 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,126 by 2045. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSperryville Pike
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location.05 FR 620 & .09 to 655
RouteU.S. Route 522
Coordinates38.64692, -78.20873
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,907 (2022)
Projected traffic2,126 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 Sperryville Pike over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Sperryville Pike over Beaverdam 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sperryville Pike over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 1,907 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sperryville Pike over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sperryville Pike over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.