US Bridges

Big Stney CKRD/635 over Stoney Creek

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · 0.30-RT 628; 4.30-RT 629 · Structure no. 000000000008431

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Stney CKRD/635 over Stoney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Stney CKRD/635 over Stoney Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, projected to reach 415 by 2045. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Stney CKRD/635
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.30-RT 628; 4.30-RT 629
RouteCounty Highway 635
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.3932, -80.66354
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2014)
Projected traffic415 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Big Stney CKRD/635 over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Stney CKRD/635 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Big Stney CKRD/635 over Stoney Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Big Stney CKRD/635 over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Big Stney CKRD/635 over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.