US Bridges

Old Telegraph Road over Stony Run

FairPosted for load

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.20 FR Dead End · Structure no. 000000000009541

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Telegraph Road over Stony Run is a concrete slab carrying Old Telegraph Road over Stony Run in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Telegraph Road
CrossesStony Run
Location0.20 FR Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 661
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.69294, -77.45987
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2020)
Projected traffic190 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$430 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Telegraph Road over Stony Run built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Telegraph Road over Stony Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Old Telegraph Road over Stony Run carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old Telegraph Road over Stony Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Old Telegraph Road over Stony Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.