US Bridges

Gatewood Road over Branch of Stony Creek

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 2.05 FR 650 & .50 to Rt 1 · Structure no. 000000000026718

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
261
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gatewood Road over Branch of Stony Creek is a steel culvert carrying Gatewood Road over Branch of Stony Creek in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 261 vehicles a day, projected to reach 392 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGatewood Road
CrossesBranch of Stony Creek
Location2.05 FR 650 & .50 to Rt 1
RouteCounty Highway 656
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.05945, -77.60139
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2020)
Projected traffic392 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gatewood Road over Branch of Stony Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gatewood Road over Branch of 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Gatewood Road over Branch of Stony Creek carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Gatewood Road over Branch of Stony Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Gatewood Road over Branch of Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.