US Bridges

Deer View Road over N Fork Stinking River

PoorPosted for load

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.65 to 685 - 0.90 to 642 · Structure no. 000000000013608

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
414
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer View Road over N Fork Stinking River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deer View Road over N Fork 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 414 vehicles a day, projected to reach 462 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDeer View Road
CrossesN Fork Stinking River
Location0.65 to 685 - 0.90 to 642
RouteCounty Highway 670
Coordinates36.98418, -79.27753
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic414 (2022)
Projected traffic462 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$495 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deer View Road over N Fork Stinking River built?

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

What condition is Deer View Road over N Fork Stinking River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Deer View Road over N Fork Stinking River carry?

About 414 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Deer View Road over N Fork Stinking River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Deer View Road over N Fork Stinking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.