US Bridges

High Knob RD over Stony Creek

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · .20FRRT657;.39TORT653 · Structure no. 000000000028275

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Knob RD over Stony Creek is a concrete slab carrying High Knob RD over Stony Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHigh Knob RD
CrossesStony Creek
Location.20FRRT657;.39TORT653
RouteCounty Highway 619
Coordinates36.81537, -82.61618
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 High Knob RD over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Knob RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does High Knob RD over Stony Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is High Knob RD over Stony Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns High Knob RD over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.