US Bridges

Riverside Drive over Beaver Branch

Good

Danville city, Virginia · 012829 Bus 010129 Cen B · Structure no. 000000000020203

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,825
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Drive over Beaver Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Riverside Drive over Beaver Branch in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,825 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,990 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiverside Drive
CrossesBeaver Branch
Location012829 Bus 010129 Cen B
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.59594, -79.40314
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,825 (2022)
Projected traffic20,990 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside Drive over Beaver Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Drive over Beaver Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Riverside Drive over Beaver Branch carry?

About 18,825 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Riverside Drive over Beaver Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Riverside Drive over Beaver Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.