US Bridges

Patrick Henry Hwy. over Stoney Creek

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.60-RT.634 /0.60-RT.751 · Structure no. 000000000012445

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,094
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patrick Henry Hwy. over Stoney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patrick Henry Hwy. over Stoney Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 6 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 4,094 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,722 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesPatrick Henry Hwy.
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.60-RT.634 /0.60-RT.751
RouteState Highway 151
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.88698, -78.88361
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,094 (2022)
Projected traffic4,722 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patrick Henry Hwy. over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patrick Henry Hwy. over Stoney 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Patrick Henry Hwy. over Stoney Creek carry?

About 4,094 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Patrick Henry Hwy. over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Patrick Henry Hwy. over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.