US Bridges

Beaver Dam Rd. over Richardson Creek

Fair

Richmond County, Virginia · 0.4M RTE642-1.1M RTE651 · Structure no. 000000000014788

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Dam Rd. over Richardson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Beaver Dam Rd. over Richardson Creek in Richmond County, Virginia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Dam Rd.
CrossesRichardson Creek
Location0.4M RTE642-1.1M RTE651
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyRichmond County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.858, -76.70441
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic78 (2019)
Projected traffic88 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Beaver Dam Rd. over Richardson Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Dam Rd. over Richardson 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Beaver Dam Rd. over Richardson Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Beaver Dam Rd. over Richardson Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Beaver Dam Rd. over Richardson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.