US Bridges

Stony Creek RD 766 over Stony Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.25 Rt 640; 1.95 D End · Structure no. 000000000002913

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stony Creek RD 766 over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Stony Creek RD 766 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesStony Creek RD 766
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.25 Rt 640; 1.95 D End
RouteCounty Highway 766
Coordinates37.45144, -79.54846
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic34 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$488 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stony Creek RD 766 over Stony Creek built?

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

What condition is Stony Creek RD 766 over Stony Creek 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 Stony Creek RD 766 over Stony Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Stony Creek RD 766 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Stony Creek RD 766 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.