US Bridges

Bean Hollow Road over Jordan River

Good

Rappahannock County, Virginia · .50 FR 628 & 1.30 to End · Structure no. 000000000024332

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bean Hollow Road over Jordan River is a steel culvert carrying Bean Hollow Road over Jordan River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 30 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 134 vehicles a day, projected to reach 204 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBean Hollow Road
CrossesJordan River
Location.50 FR 628 & 1.30 to End
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.76737, -78.13727
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic134 (2019)
Projected traffic204 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bean Hollow Road over Jordan River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Bean Hollow Road over Jordan River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bean Hollow Road over Jordan River carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bean Hollow Road over Jordan River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Bean Hollow Road over Jordan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.