US Bridges

Stoney Mtn RD 648 over Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 1.40 Rt 616; 0.05 Rt 967 · Structure no. 000000000010129

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
482
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stoney Mtn RD 648 over Leatherwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Stoney Mtn RD 648 over Leatherwood Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 482 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 537 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStoney Mtn RD 648
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location1.40 Rt 616; 0.05 Rt 967
RouteCounty Highway 648
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.69548, -79.75846
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (2022)
Projected traffic537 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$663.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stoney Mtn RD 648 over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stoney Mtn RD 648 over Leatherwood 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Stoney Mtn RD 648 over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stoney Mtn RD 648 over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Stoney Mtn RD 648 over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.