US Bridges

Stokes Road over Spring Creek

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · .95 from 631/.30 to 644 · Structure no. 000000000018357

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stokes Road over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stokes Road over Spring Creek in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 281 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesStokes Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.95 from 631/.30 to 644
RouteCounty Highway 635
Coordinates36.81183, -77.33901
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2014)
Projected traffic281 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Stokes Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stokes Road over Spring 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Stokes Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Stokes Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Stokes Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.