US Bridges

Bean Hollow Road over Jordan River

Poor

Rappahannock County, Virginia · .90 FR 628 & .95 to End · Structure no. 000000000024743

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 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, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 134 vehicles a day, projected to reach 204 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 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.90 FR 628 & .95 to End
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.76774, -78.14373
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length20 ft (6.1 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 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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.

What condition is Bean Hollow Road over Jordan River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 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 20 ft (6.1 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.