US Bridges

Bonham Road over Beaver Creek

Fair

Bristol city, Virginia · 0.23 Robin Cl; 0.00 Rt 11 · Structure no. 000000000019977

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,332
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bonham Road over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bonham Road over Beaver Creek in Bristol city, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 8,332 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,290 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBonham Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.23 Robin Cl; 0.00 Rt 11
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.63189, -82.13086
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,332 (2022)
Projected traffic9,290 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$45.5 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bonham Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bonham 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bonham Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 8,332 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bonham Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bonham Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.