US Bridges

Route 33 over Stony Run

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.14 Rt 647 - 0.02 Rt 991 · Structure no. 000000000015779

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,730
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 33 over Stony Run is a concrete culvert carrying Route 33 over Stony Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 19,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,577 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoute 33
CrossesStony Run
Location0.14 Rt 647 - 0.02 Rt 991
RouteU.S. Route 33
Coordinates38.37356, -78.73509
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,730 (2022)
Projected traffic22,577 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 33 over Stony Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 33 over Stony Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 33 over Stony Run carry?

About 19,730 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 33 over Stony Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Route 33 over Stony Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.