US Bridges

Stonyman RD over Hawksbill Creek

Poor

Page County, Virginia · 0.03 Rt 340 - 0.97 Rt 640 · Structure no. 000000000013141

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
688
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stonyman RD over Hawksbill Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Stonyman RD over Hawksbill Creek in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 688 vehicles a day, projected to reach 922 by 2045. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesStonyman RD
CrossesHawksbill Creek
Location0.03 Rt 340 - 0.97 Rt 640
RouteCounty Highway 642
Coordinates38.65436, -78.46284
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic688 (2022)
Projected traffic922 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stonyman RD over Hawksbill Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stonyman RD over Hawksbill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Stonyman RD over Hawksbill Creek carry?

About 688 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Stonyman RD over Hawksbill Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Stonyman RD over Hawksbill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.