MCB-4 over Beaver Dam Run Spillway
PoorPosted for loadStafford County, Virginia · 0.6 Miles North of MCB-3 · Structure no. 2VA00CC
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Navy / Marines
About this bridge
MCB-4 over Beaver Dam Run Spillway is a concrete slab carrying MCB-4 over Beaver Dam Run Spillway in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 78 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was MCB-4 over Beaver Dam Run Spillway built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is MCB-4 over Beaver Dam Run Spillway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does MCB-4 over Beaver Dam Run Spillway carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is MCB-4 over Beaver Dam Run Spillway?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns MCB-4 over Beaver Dam Run Spillway?
It is owned by the Navy / Marines.