US Bridges

Fairview Road over Stony Creek

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Lunenburg County, Virginia · 1.0 FR 138 & 1.5 to 602 · Structure no. 000000000024785

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Road over Stony Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fairview Road over Stony Creek in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 288 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFairview Road
CrossesStony Creek
Location1.0 FR 138 & 1.5 to 602
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.8839, -78.07141
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic255 (2019)
Projected traffic288 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$222 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview Road over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Fairview Road over Stony Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Fairview Road over Stony Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fairview Road over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.