US Bridges

Naylors Beach Rd. over Cat Point Creek

FairPosted for load

Richmond County, Virginia · 3.4M RTE624-0.5M RTE636 · Structure no. 000000000014801

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
664 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
305
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Naylors Beach Rd. over Cat Point Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Naylors Beach Rd. over Cat Point Creek in Richmond County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 305 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2042. The structure is 664 ft (202.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNaylors Beach Rd.
CrossesCat Point Creek
Location3.4M RTE624-0.5M RTE636
RouteCounty Highway 634
Coordinates37.97509, -76.85501
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+19 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length664 ft (202.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2022)
Projected traffic340 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 Naylors Beach Rd. over Cat Point Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Naylors Beach Rd. over Cat Point 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 Naylors Beach Rd. over Cat Point Creek carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Naylors Beach Rd. over Cat Point Creek?

The structure is 664 ft (202.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Naylors Beach Rd. over Cat Point Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.