US Bridges

BRANCHCREEKRD/629 over Big Stoney Creek

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · 0.01-RT635; 0.01-DEADEND · Structure no. 000000000008427

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

BRANCHCREEKRD/629 over Big Stoney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BRANCHCREEKRD/629 over Big Stoney Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesBRANCHCREEKRD/629
CrossesBig Stoney Creek
Location0.01-RT635; 0.01-DEADEND
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.41779, -80.60878
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic46 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$794 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BRANCHCREEKRD/629 over Big Stoney Creek built?

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

What condition is BRANCHCREEKRD/629 over Big Stoney 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does BRANCHCREEKRD/629 over Big Stoney Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is BRANCHCREEKRD/629 over Big Stoney Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns BRANCHCREEKRD/629 over Big Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.