US Bridges

Izaak Walton Road over N. Fk. Stovall Creek

Good

Amherst County, Virginia · 1.57-RT 663/.01-RT 701 · Structure no. 000000000026275

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,401
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Izaak Walton Road over N. Fk. Stovall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Izaak Walton Road over N. Fk. Stovall Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 3,401 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,799 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIzaak Walton Road
CrossesN. Fk. Stovall Creek
Location1.57-RT 663/.01-RT 701
RouteCounty Highway 670
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.46784, -79.06892
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,401 (2022)
Projected traffic3,799 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Izaak Walton Road over N. Fk. Stovall Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Izaak Walton Road over N. Fk. Stovall Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Izaak Walton Road over N. Fk. Stovall Creek carry?

About 3,401 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Izaak Walton Road over N. Fk. Stovall Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Izaak Walton Road over N. Fk. Stovall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.