US Bridges

New Hope Road over Bluestone Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 1.00 FR 49 & 1.70 to 688 · Structure no. 000000000027064

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
268
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope Road over Bluestone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Hope Road over Bluestone Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 268 vehicles a day, projected to reach 307 by 2045. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Hope Road
CrossesBluestone Creek
Location1.00 FR 49 & 1.70 to 688
RouteCounty Highway 696
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74571, -78.51044
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2016)
Projected traffic307 by 2045
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$221.5 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Hope Road over Bluestone Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hope Road over Bluestone 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does New Hope Road over Bluestone Creek carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is New Hope Road over Bluestone Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns New Hope Road over Bluestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.