US Bridges

Beaver Dam Rd. over Richardsons Creek

FairPosted for load

Richmond County, Virginia · 0.6M RTE651-0.1M RTE615 · Structure no. 000000000014789

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Dam Rd. over Richardsons Creek is a concrete slab carrying Beaver Dam Rd. over Richardsons 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Dam Rd.
CrossesRichardsons Creek
Location0.6M RTE651-0.1M RTE615
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyRichmond County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.87847, -76.71298
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2019)
Projected traffic88 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Richardsons Creek built?

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

What condition is Beaver Dam Rd. over Richardsons 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 2023.

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

About 78 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Beaver Dam Rd. over Richardsons Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Dam Rd. over Richardsons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.