US Bridges

MCB-2 over Beaver Dam Run

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · Mcb Quantico · Structure no. 2VAMCB2

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

MCB-2 over Beaver Dam Run is a concrete culvert carrying MCB-2 over Beaver Dam Run in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMCB-2
CrossesBeaver Dam Run
LocationMcb Quantico
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.50678, -77.42735
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was MCB-2 over Beaver Dam Run built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is MCB-2 over Beaver Dam Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does MCB-2 over Beaver Dam Run carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is MCB-2 over Beaver Dam Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns MCB-2 over Beaver Dam Run?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.