Route 257 over Beaver Creek
FairRockingham County, Virginia · 0.18 Rt 613N-0.17 Rt 613S · Structure no. 000000000015849
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,086
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 257 over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 257 over Beaver Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,086 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,326 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 257 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 257 over Beaver 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 Route 257 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 2,086 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 257 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Route 257 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.