US Bridges

Forest Road over Stony Creek

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · Between SR 675 & Fdr 88 · Structure no. 080804000001122

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
1998 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Road over Stony Creek is a steel culvert carrying Forest Road over Stony Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesForest Road
CrossesStony Creek
LocationBetween SR 675 & Fdr 88
RouteFederal Lands Road 92
Coordinates38.93238, -78.64713
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1998)
Projected traffic112 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Road over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Road over Stony Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Forest Road over Stony Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Forest Road over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.