US Bridges

Beaver Creek Road over Spring Creek

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.80 to 745 - 0.10 to 613 · Structure no. 000000000016117

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
417
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Creek Road over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Beaver Creek Road over Spring Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 85 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 417 vehicles a day, projected to reach 467 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Creek Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.80 to 745 - 0.10 to 613
RouteCounty Highway 752
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.40244, -79.03335
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating76.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2021)
Projected traffic467 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Creek Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Beaver Creek Road over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Beaver Creek Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Beaver Creek Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Creek Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.