US Bridges

Stewartsville RD24 over Harvey Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 1.22 Rt 122; 0.73 Rt 807 · Structure no. 000000000002582

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,459
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewartsville RD24 over Harvey Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Stewartsville RD24 over Harvey Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 2,459 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,607 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesStewartsville RD24
CrossesHarvey Creek
Location1.22 Rt 122; 0.73 Rt 807
RouteState Highway 24
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23514, -79.57579
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,459 (2022)
Projected traffic2,607 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$106.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stewartsville RD24 over Harvey Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stewartsville RD24 over Harvey 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Stewartsville RD24 over Harvey Creek carry?

About 2,459 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stewartsville RD24 over Harvey Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Stewartsville RD24 over Harvey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.