US Bridges

Thomas Spring RD over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.90 Rt 870 -0.65 Rt 613 · Structure no. 000000000016109

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
237
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas Spring RD over Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying Thomas Spring RD over Beaver Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 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 237 vehicles a day, projected to reach 351 by 2045. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas Spring RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.90 Rt 870 -0.65 Rt 613
RouteCounty Highway 748
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.39908, -79.02341
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2021)
Projected traffic351 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$578 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thomas Spring RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas Spring RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Thomas Spring RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Thomas Spring RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas Spring RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.