US Bridges

Power Dam RD over Stony Run

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Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.80 Rt 649 - 1.48 Rt 651 · Structure no. 000000000031234

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Power Dam RD over Stony Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Power Dam RD over Stony Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 134 vehicles a day, projected to reach 198 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPower Dam RD
CrossesStony Run
Location0.80 Rt 649 - 1.48 Rt 651
RouteCounty Highway 650
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.34956, -78.70747
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2021)
Projected traffic198 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$60 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Power Dam RD over Stony Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Power Dam RD 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Power Dam RD over Stony Run carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Power Dam RD over Stony Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Power Dam RD over Stony Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.