US Bridges

Stone Mtn. RD 805 over Norfolk Southern Railway

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.90 Rt 743; 2.04 Rt 654 · Structure no. 000000000002922

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Mtn. RD 805 over Norfolk Southern Railway is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Stone Mtn. RD 805 over Norfolk Southern Railway 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 5 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 329 vehicles a day, projected to reach 372 by 2045. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesStone Mtn. RD 805
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
Location0.90 Rt 743; 2.04 Rt 654
RouteCounty Highway 805
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.18442, -79.55756
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2019)
Projected traffic372 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$433.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stone Mtn. RD 805 over Norfolk Southern Railway built?

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

What condition is Stone Mtn. RD 805 over Norfolk Southern Railway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Stone Mtn. RD 805 over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Stone Mtn. RD 805 over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Mtn. RD 805 over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.