US Bridges

Resort Drive over Stony Creek

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 1.60 TO263-0.00 End Maint · Structure no. 000000000023691

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
867
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Resort Drive over Stony Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Resort Drive over Stony Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 867 vehicles a day, projected to reach 967 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesResort Drive
CrossesStony Creek
Location1.60 TO263-0.00 End Maint
RouteCounty Highway 836
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.81893, -78.76632
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic867 (2022)
Projected traffic967 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Resort Drive over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Resort Drive over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Resort Drive over Stony Creek carry?

About 867 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Resort Drive over Stony Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Resort Drive over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.