US Bridges

Jopling Road 643 over Stony Ceek

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 640; 0.10 Rt 43 · Structure no. 000000000002740

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
768
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jopling Road 643 over Stony Ceek is a concrete slab carrying Jopling Road 643 over Stony Ceek 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 768 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJopling Road 643
CrossesStony Ceek
Location0.40 Rt 640; 0.10 Rt 43
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.40373, -79.55389
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic768 (2022)
Projected traffic1,027 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$136.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jopling Road 643 over Stony Ceek built?

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

What condition is Jopling Road 643 over Stony Ceek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Jopling Road 643 over Stony Ceek carry?

About 768 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jopling Road 643 over Stony Ceek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Jopling Road 643 over Stony Ceek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.