US Bridges

Wheat Valley RD640 over Stony Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 1.20 Rt 850; 1.00 Rt 766 · Structure no. 000000000002737

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheat Valley RD640 over Stony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wheat Valley RD640 over Stony Creek in Bedford 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 6 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 217 vehicles a day, projected to reach 261 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesWheat Valley RD640
CrossesStony Creek
Location1.20 Rt 850; 1.00 Rt 766
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.43732, -79.55456
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2016)
Projected traffic261 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wheat Valley RD640 over Stony Creek built?

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

What condition is Wheat Valley RD640 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wheat Valley RD640 over Stony Creek carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Wheat Valley RD640 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Wheat Valley RD640 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.