US Bridges

Stony Creek RD/766 over Stony Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · .95-RTE 640;1.15-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000002914

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
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 concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stony Creek RD/766 over Stony Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 61 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesStony Creek RD/766
CrossesStony Creek
Location.95-RTE 640;1.15-DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 766
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.45871, -79.55713
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$574 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stony Creek RD/766 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Stony Creek RD/766 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 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 (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Stony Creek RD/766 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.