US Bridges

Stoney Ridge Rd. over Armistead Creek

Poor

Halifax County, Virginia · 1.60 to 645 - 0.75 to 754 · Structure no. 000000000009254

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stoney Ridge Rd. over Armistead Creek is a steel culvert carrying Stoney Ridge Rd. over Armistead Creek in Halifax 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 106 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesStoney Ridge Rd.
CrossesArmistead Creek
Location1.60 to 645 - 0.75 to 754
RouteCounty Highway 644
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94772, -78.92446
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2020)
Projected traffic106 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Stoney Ridge Rd. over Armistead Creek built?

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

What condition is Stoney Ridge Rd. over Armistead Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Stoney Ridge Rd. over Armistead Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Stoney Ridge Rd. over Armistead Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Stoney Ridge Rd. over Armistead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.