US Bridges

Douthat Road over Stony Creek

Fair

Bath County, Virginia · 13.55 to 683 & .25 to Acl · Structure no. 000000000002524

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
465
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Douthat Road over Stony Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Douthat Road over Stony Creek in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 465 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 679 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesDouthat Road
CrossesStony Creek
Location13.55 to 683 & .25 to Acl
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyBath County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.88404, -79.80637
Functional classRural Minor 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2022)
Projected traffic679 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$49 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Douthat Road over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Douthat Road over Stony 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 Douthat Road over Stony Creek carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Douthat Road over Stony Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Douthat Road over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.