Route 421 over Stone Creek
PoorPosted for loadLee County, Virginia · 1.75TORT.352; 2.75TO Kysl · Structure no. 000000000010768
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,369
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 421 over Stone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 421 over Stone Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,369 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,526 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 421 over Stone Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Route 421 over Stone 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 421 over Stone Creek carry?
About 1,369 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 421 over Stone Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Route 421 over Stone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.