US Bridges

Meeks Road / 632 over Stuart Creek

Good

Henry County, Virginia · 1.30 Rt 622; 0.00 Rt 884 · Structure no. 000000000010117

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meeks Road / 632 over Stuart Creek is a concrete slab carrying Meeks Road / 632 over Stuart Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 329 vehicles a day, projected to reach 373 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMeeks Road / 632
CrossesStuart Creek
Location1.30 Rt 622; 0.00 Rt 884
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.54435, -79.77538
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2018)
Projected traffic373 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$132.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meeks Road / 632 over Stuart Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meeks Road / 632 over Stuart 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Meeks Road / 632 over Stuart Creek carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Meeks Road / 632 over Stuart Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Meeks Road / 632 over Stuart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.