US Bridges

Meadors Spur RD749 over Stony Fork

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 1.90 Rt 655; 1.50 Rt 608 · Structure no. 000000000002885

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadors Spur RD749 over Stony Fork is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meadors Spur RD749 over Stony Fork in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadors Spur RD749
CrossesStony Fork
Location1.90 Rt 655; 1.50 Rt 608
RouteCounty Highway 749
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20377, -79.65791
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2019)
Projected traffic116 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadors Spur RD749 over Stony Fork built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadors Spur RD749 over Stony Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Meadors Spur RD749 over Stony Fork carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Meadors Spur RD749 over Stony Fork?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Meadors Spur RD749 over Stony Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.