US Bridges

Tucker Road over W. Fork Stinking River

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.13 to 671 - 0.97 TO665 · Structure no. 000000000030781

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucker Road over W. Fork Stinking River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Tucker Road over W. Fork Stinking River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 186 vehicles a day, projected to reach 211 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTucker Road
CrossesW. Fork Stinking River
Location1.13 to 671 - 0.97 TO665
RouteCounty Highway 792
Coordinates36.95996, -79.31446
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2018)
Projected traffic211 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tucker Road over W. Fork Stinking River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tucker Road over W. Fork Stinking River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Tucker Road over W. Fork Stinking River carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Tucker Road over W. Fork Stinking River?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Tucker Road over W. Fork Stinking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.