US Bridges

Tates Mill Road over Stinking River

FairPosted for load

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.71-RT.630/0.59-RT.40 · Structure no. 000000000013724

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tates Mill Road over Stinking River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tates Mill 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTates Mill Road
CrossesStinking River
Location1.71-RT.630/0.59-RT.40
RouteCounty Highway 808
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93903, -79.25303
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2018)
Projected traffic73 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$511 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tates Mill Road over Stinking River built?

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

What condition is Tates Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does Tates Mill Road over Stinking River carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Tates Mill Road over Stinking River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Tates Mill Road over Stinking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.