US Bridges

Wolf Gap RD over Little Stony Creek

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.10 to 717 - 0.55 to 749 · Structure no. 000000000017183

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,149
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Gap RD over Little Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wolf Gap RD over Little Stony Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 93 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,149 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,281 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesWolf Gap RD
CrossesLittle Stony Creek
Location0.10 to 717 - 0.55 to 749
RouteCounty Highway 675
Coordinates38.8949, -78.66476
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,149 (2022)
Projected traffic1,281 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Wolf Gap RD over Little Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Wolf Gap RD over Little Stony Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wolf Gap RD over Little Stony Creek carry?

About 1,149 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wolf Gap RD over Little Stony Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Gap RD over Little Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.