US Bridges

Main Street over Stony Creek

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 0.04 FR 658/0.02 to 670 · Structure no. 000000000018376

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
354
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Stony Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Main Street over Stony 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 5 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 354 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.04 FR 658/0.02 to 670
RouteCounty Highway 657
Coordinates36.94858, -77.4011
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic354 (2022)
Projected traffic395 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Main Street over Stony Creek built?

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

What condition is Main Street 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Stony Creek carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Stony Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.