US Bridges

Mountain Valley RD over Stuart Run

Fair

Bath County, Virginia · 0.31 to 42 & 0.31 to 678 · Structure no. 000000000002425

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,574
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Valley RD over Stuart Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mountain Valley RD over Stuart Run in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 1,574 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,631 by 2045. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain Valley RD
CrossesStuart Run
Location0.31 to 42 & 0.31 to 678
RouteState Highway 39
CountyBath County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.997, -79.62782
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating73.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,574 (2022)
Projected traffic1,631 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$87 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain Valley RD over Stuart Run built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Valley RD over Stuart Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain Valley RD over Stuart Run carry?

About 1,574 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Valley RD over Stuart Run?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Valley RD over Stuart Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.