US Bridges

Stone Mtn RD 805 over Rockcastle Creek

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Bedford County, Virginia · 0.60 Rt 737; 0.70 Rt 738 · Structure no. 000000000002920

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Mtn RD 805 over Rockcastle Creek is a concrete slab carrying Stone Mtn RD 805 over Rockcastle Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, 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 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 329 vehicles a day, projected to reach 372 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStone Mtn RD 805
CrossesRockcastle Creek
Location0.60 Rt 737; 0.70 Rt 738
RouteCounty Highway 805
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.15395, -79.53781
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2019)
Projected traffic372 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$116.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stone Mtn RD 805 over Rockcastle Creek built?

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

What condition is Stone Mtn RD 805 over Rockcastle 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Stone Mtn RD 805 over Rockcastle Creek carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Stone Mtn RD 805 over Rockcastle Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Mtn RD 805 over Rockcastle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.