US Bridges

INTERSTATE-85 Sbl over Stony Creek

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 2.25 FR 650 & 2.67 to 703 · Structure no. 000000000005962

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,380
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-85 Sbl over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-85 Sbl over Stony Creek in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 13,380 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,883 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-85 Sbl
CrossesStony Creek
Location2.25 FR 650 & 2.67 to 703
RouteInterstate 85
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.06144, -77.59386
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,380 (2022)
Projected traffic15,883 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-85 Sbl over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-85 Sbl over Stony 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-85 Sbl over Stony Creek carry?

About 13,380 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is INTERSTATE-85 Sbl over Stony Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-85 Sbl over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.