US Bridges

Amelon Expressway over South Fork Stovall Creek

Good

Amherst County, Virginia · 1.50-RT. 29 /0.30-RT. 677 · Structure no. 000000000026779

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,807
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amelon Expressway over South Fork Stovall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Amelon Expressway over South Fork Stovall Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7,807 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,653 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAmelon Expressway
CrossesSouth Fork Stovall Creek
Location1.50-RT. 29 /0.30-RT. 677
RouteState Highway 130
Coordinates37.46662, -79.09217
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 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 traffic7,807 (2022)
Projected traffic8,653 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Amelon Expressway over South Fork Stovall Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amelon Expressway over South Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Amelon Expressway over South Fork Stovall Creek carry?

About 7,807 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Amelon Expressway over South Fork Stovall Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Amelon Expressway over South Fork Stovall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.