US Bridges

Bacon Fork Road over Stony Creek

Good

Lunenburg County, Virginia · 0.6 FR 138 & 1.4 to 619 · Structure no. 000000000023477

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bacon Fork Road over Stony Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bacon Fork Road over Stony Creek in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 578 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBacon Fork Road
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.6 FR 138 & 1.4 to 619
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83453, -78.07806
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2019)
Projected traffic578 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$77 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bacon Fork Road over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bacon Fork Road over Stony 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bacon Fork Road over Stony Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bacon Fork Road over Stony Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bacon Fork Road over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.