US Bridges

Meadows Mill R 850 over Stony Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.00 D End; 0.30 Rt 640 · Structure no. 000000000023599

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadows Mill R 850 over Stony Creek is a concrete slab carrying Meadows Mill R 850 over Stony Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadows Mill R 850
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.00 D End; 0.30 Rt 640
RouteCounty Highway 850
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.4213, -79.55538
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2019)
Projected traffic54 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadows Mill R 850 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadows Mill R 850 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Meadows Mill R 850 over Stony Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Meadows Mill R 850 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Meadows Mill R 850 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.