US Bridges

Stony Point Road over Stream

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 2.10 FR 640 / 1.17 to 641 · Structure no. 000000000000422

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,273
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stony Point Road over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Stony Point Road over Stream in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,273 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,108 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesStony Point Road
CrossesStream
Location2.10 FR 640 / 1.17 to 641
RouteState Highway 20
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.1415, -78.32389
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,273 (2022)
Projected traffic3,108 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$155 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stony Point Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stony Point Road over Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Stony Point Road over Stream carry?

About 2,273 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Stony Point Road over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns Stony Point Road over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.