US Bridges

Bridge Road / 739 over Big Stoney Creek

Good

Giles County, Virginia · 0.00-RT635; 0.00-ENDMAINT · Structure no. 000000000008506

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Road / 739 over Big Stoney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Road / 739 over Big Stoney Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2045. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge Road / 739
CrossesBig Stoney Creek
Location0.00-RT635; 0.00-ENDMAINT
RouteCounty Highway 739
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.37995, -80.66615
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2017)
Projected traffic122 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$135.4 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Road / 739 over Big Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Road / 739 over Big 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge Road / 739 over Big Stoney Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Bridge Road / 739 over Big Stoney Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Road / 739 over Big Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.