US Bridges

Elmont Road over Stony Run Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.24 to 663 & 0.80 to 657 · Structure no. 000000000009501

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,364
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmont Road over Stony Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elmont Road over Stony Run Creek in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,364 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,554 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesElmont Road
CrossesStony Run Creek
Location0.24 to 663 & 0.80 to 657
RouteCounty Highway 626
Coordinates37.73811, -77.50005
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,364 (2022)
Projected traffic1,554 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$120 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elmont Road over Stony Run Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elmont Road over Stony Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Elmont Road over Stony Run Creek carry?

About 1,364 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Elmont Road over Stony Run Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Elmont Road over Stony Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.