US Bridges

Big Stoney CRRD635 over Stoney Creek

Good

Giles County, Virginia · 0.20-RT 629;1.30-RT 804 · Structure no. 000000000008432

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Stoney CRRD635 over Stoney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Stoney CRRD635 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, projected to reach 415 by 2045. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Stoney CRRD635
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.20-RT 629;1.30-RT 804
RouteCounty Highway 635
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.42128, -80.60298
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$122.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Stoney CRRD635 over Stoney Creek built?

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

What condition is Big Stoney CRRD635 over Stoney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Big Stoney CRRD635 over Stoney Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Big Stoney CRRD635 over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Big Stoney CRRD635 over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.