US Bridges

Stonemill Road over Stony Creek

Fair

Lunenburg County, Virginia · 1.5 FR 138 & .3 to 696 · Structure no. 000000000011634

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stonemill Road over Stony Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Stonemill Road over Stony Creek in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 151 vehicles a day, projected to reach 191 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesStonemill Road
CrossesStony Creek
Location1.5 FR 138 & .3 to 696
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82778, -78.05889
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2016)
Projected traffic191 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$940 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stonemill Road over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stonemill Road over Stony 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Stonemill Road over Stony Creek carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Stonemill Road over Stony Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Stonemill Road over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.