US Bridges

Ramsey Mountain RD over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .0M to 724 & .35M to 121 · Structure no. 000000000019671

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramsey Mountain RD over Beaver Dam Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ramsey Mountain RD over Beaver Dam Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 61 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 725 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,088 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRamsey Mountain RD
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location.0M to 724 & .35M to 121
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.97016, -80.94422
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2021)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramsey Mountain RD over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Ramsey Mountain RD over Beaver Dam 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ramsey Mountain RD over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ramsey Mountain RD over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Ramsey Mountain RD over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.