US Bridges

South Ox RD over Stony Creek

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.20 to 1416- 0.01 to 675 · Structure no. 000000000017217

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,241
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Ox RD over Stony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Ox RD over Stony Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,241 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,614 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Ox RD
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.20 to 1416- 0.01 to 675
RouteCounty Highway 686
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.83133, -78.58228
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,241 (2022)
Projected traffic3,614 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 South Ox RD over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Ox 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does South Ox RD over Stony Creek carry?

About 3,241 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is South Ox RD over Stony Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns South Ox RD over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.