US Bridges

Gretna Road over Stinking River

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.10-RT.808/0.09-RT.630 · Structure no. 000000000013469

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,930
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gretna Road over Stinking River is a concrete tee beam carrying Gretna Road over Stinking River in Pittsylvania 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 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,152 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesGretna Road
CrossesStinking River
Location1.10-RT.808/0.09-RT.630
RouteState Highway 40
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93244, -79.24175
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2022)
Projected traffic2,152 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$133.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gretna Road over Stinking River built?

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

What condition is Gretna Road over Stinking River 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 Gretna Road over Stinking River carry?

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gretna Road over Stinking River?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gretna Road over Stinking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.