US Bridges

Stonewall Road over Wreck Island Creek

FairPosted for load

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.05-RT.666/2.65-RT.665 · Structure no. 000000000001587

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stonewall Road over Wreck Island Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Stonewall Road over Wreck Island Creek in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 292 vehicles a day, projected to reach 420 by 2045. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesStonewall Road
CrossesWreck Island Creek
Location0.05-RT.666/2.65-RT.665
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.43822, -78.90805
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2022)
Projected traffic420 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$112.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stonewall Road over Wreck Island Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stonewall Road over Wreck Island 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Stonewall Road over Wreck Island Creek carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Stonewall Road over Wreck Island Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Stonewall Road over Wreck Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.