US Bridges

Palmyra RD over Stony Creek

FairPosted for load

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.10 to 760 - 0.13 TO1406 · Structure no. 000000000017361

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
90 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
462
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmyra RD over Stony Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Palmyra RD over Stony Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 462 vehicles a day, projected to reach 515 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPalmyra RD
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.10 to 760 - 0.13 TO1406
RouteCounty Highway 1419
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.82024, -78.56292
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2022)
Projected traffic515 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$333 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Palmyra RD over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmyra 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Palmyra RD over Stony Creek carry?

About 462 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Palmyra RD over Stony Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Palmyra RD over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.