US Bridges

Cave Hill Road over Stony Run

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 991 - 1.00 Rt 843 · Structure no. 000000000030856

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
543
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cave Hill Road over Stony Run is a concrete slab carrying Cave Hill Road over Stony Run in Rockingham 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 543 vehicles a day, projected to reach 652 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCave Hill Road
CrossesStony Run
Location0.10 Rt 991 - 1.00 Rt 843
RouteCounty Highway 641
Coordinates38.36028, -78.72004
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic543 (2018)
Projected traffic652 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cave Hill Road over Stony Run built?

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

What condition is Cave Hill Road over Stony Run 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 Cave Hill Road over Stony Run carry?

About 543 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Cave Hill Road over Stony Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cave Hill Road over Stony Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.