US Bridges

Clear Creek Road over Beaver Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · .3 to 645 & 0.9 to RT11 · Structure no. 000000000027156

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,489
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clear Creek Road over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clear Creek Road over Beaver Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,489 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,554 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesClear Creek Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location.3 to 645 & 0.9 to RT11
RouteCounty Highway 659
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.64538, -82.12724
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,489 (2022)
Projected traffic6,554 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$97.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clear Creek Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clear Creek Road 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 April 2024.

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

About 4,489 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Clear Creek Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Clear Creek Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.