US Bridges

Stones Chapel Rd. over Elk Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · 0.80 FR 658; 0.70 to 663 · Structure no. 000000000008863

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
294
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stones Chapel Rd. over Elk Creek is a concrete slab carrying Stones Chapel Rd. over Elk Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 53 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 294 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesStones Chapel Rd.
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.80 FR 658; 0.70 to 663
RouteCounty Highway 665
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.71369, -81.18557
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294 (2014)
Projected traffic340 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$240.5 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stones Chapel Rd. over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Stones Chapel Rd. over Elk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Stones Chapel Rd. over Elk Creek carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Stones Chapel Rd. over Elk Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Stones Chapel Rd. over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.