US Bridges

Stokes Road over Raccoon Creek

Good

Sussex County, Virginia · 1.09 FR 660/0.60 to 644 · Structure no. 000000000018354

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stokes Road over Raccoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stokes Road over Raccoon Creek in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 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 216 vehicles a day, projected to reach 331 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesStokes Road
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location1.09 FR 660/0.60 to 644
RouteCounty Highway 635
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.8277, -77.32866
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2014)
Projected traffic331 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$116 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stokes Road over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Stokes Road over Raccoon 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Stokes Road over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Stokes Road over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Stokes Road over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.