US Bridges

Jeb Stuart HWY over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · .10 Fr. T1223-.04TO T1207 · Structure no. 000000000018866

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,911
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeb Stuart HWY over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jeb Stuart HWY over Beaverdam Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 99 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.

It carries about 5,911 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,591 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJeb Stuart HWY
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location.10 Fr. T1223-.04TO T1207
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.63556, -81.79162
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,911 (2022)
Projected traffic6,591 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jeb Stuart HWY over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Jeb Stuart HWY over Beaverdam 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jeb Stuart HWY over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 5,911 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jeb Stuart HWY over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Jeb Stuart HWY over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.