US Bridges

Stony Cross Road over Layton Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 2.8 FR 660 & 1.0 to 675 · Structure no. 000000000012015

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stony Cross Road over Layton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Stony Cross Road over Layton Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesStony Cross Road
CrossesLayton Creek
Location2.8 FR 660 & 1.0 to 675
RouteCounty Highway 671
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73181, -78.32316
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2022)
Projected traffic211 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$711 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stony Cross Road over Layton Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stony Cross Road over Layton 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Stony Cross Road over Layton Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stony Cross Road over Layton Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Stony Cross Road over Layton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.