US Bridges

Hanging Rock Pkwy over Little Stony Creek

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · 3.80 FR Scl - 1.34 to 653 · Structure no. 000000000016610

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
859
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hanging Rock Pkwy over Little Stony Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hanging Rock Pkwy over Little Stony Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 859 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,070 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesHanging Rock Pkwy
CrossesLittle Stony Creek
Location3.80 FR Scl - 1.34 to 653
RouteState Highway 72
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84952, -82.44976
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic859 (2022)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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$114.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hanging Rock Pkwy over Little Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hanging Rock Pkwy over Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hanging Rock Pkwy over Little Stony Creek carry?

About 859 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hanging Rock Pkwy over Little Stony Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hanging Rock Pkwy over Little Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.