US Bridges

Rucker Road / 806 over Stony Fork

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.55 Rt 793; 2.20 Rt 801 · Structure no. 000000000002925

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rucker Road / 806 over Stony Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rucker Road / 806 over Stony Fork in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2045. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRucker Road / 806
CrossesStony Fork
Location0.55 Rt 793; 2.20 Rt 801
RouteCounty Highway 806
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20576, -79.61493
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2019)
Projected traffic99 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$164.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rucker Road / 806 over Stony Fork built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Rucker Road / 806 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rucker Road / 806 over Stony Fork carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rucker Road / 806 over Stony Fork?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Rucker Road / 806 over Stony Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.