US Bridges

Dreaming Creek Rd. over Stonewall Creek

FairPosted for load

Appomattox County, Virginia · 1.85-RT.721/0.35-RT.624 · Structure no. 000000000001584

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dreaming Creek Rd. over Stonewall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dreaming Creek Rd. over Stonewall Creek in Appomattox County, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDreaming Creek Rd.
CrossesStonewall Creek
Location1.85-RT.721/0.35-RT.624
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.45946, -78.95811
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2020)
Projected traffic58 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$551 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dreaming Creek Rd. over Stonewall Creek built?

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

What condition is Dreaming Creek Rd. over Stonewall 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Dreaming Creek Rd. over Stonewall Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Dreaming Creek Rd. over Stonewall Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Dreaming Creek Rd. over Stonewall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.