US Bridges

Jeb Stuart Hwy. over Bluestone Creek

FairPosted for load

Charlotte County, Virginia · .72 to Meck CL-1.26 to 15 · Structure no. 000000000004850

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,258
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeb Stuart Hwy. over Bluestone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Jeb Stuart Hwy. over Bluestone Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,258 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,518 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJeb Stuart Hwy.
CrossesBluestone Creek
Location.72 to Meck CL-1.26 to 15
RouteState Highway 92
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81098, -78.57701
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,258 (2022)
Projected traffic2,518 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$782 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jeb Stuart Hwy. over Bluestone Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Jeb Stuart Hwy. over Bluestone 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Jeb Stuart Hwy. over Bluestone Creek carry?

About 2,258 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jeb Stuart Hwy. over Bluestone Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Jeb Stuart Hwy. over Bluestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.