US Bridges

Stony Mill Road over Hardys Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.80 to 876 - 0.34 to 878 · Structure no. 000000000013782

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,806
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stony Mill Road over Hardys Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stony Mill Road over Hardys Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 1,806 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,855 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStony Mill Road
CrossesHardys Creek
Location0.80 to 876 - 0.34 to 878
RouteCounty Highway 869
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.63164, -79.55687
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,806 (2022)
Projected traffic1,855 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$630 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stony Mill Road over Hardys Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stony Mill Road over Hardys 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Stony Mill Road over Hardys Creek carry?

About 1,806 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stony Mill Road over Hardys Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Stony Mill Road over Hardys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.