US Bridges

Veterans Mem. HWY over Stony Creek

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · .12 FR 619-.07 to 72S · Structure no. 000000000016588

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,176
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Mem. HWY over Stony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Mem. HWY over Stony Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 98 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 1,176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,465 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Mem. HWY
CrossesStony Creek
Location.12 FR 619-.07 to 72S
RouteState Highway 65
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77296, -82.57871
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,176 (2022)
Projected traffic1,465 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$515.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans Mem. HWY over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Veterans Mem. HWY over Stony 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Veterans Mem. HWY over Stony Creek carry?

About 1,176 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Veterans Mem. HWY over Stony Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Mem. HWY over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.