US Bridges

Stoney Fork Rd. over Stony Fork

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .13M to 717& 3.29M to 600 · Structure no. 000000000019537

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
725
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stoney Fork Rd. over Stony Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stoney Fork Rd. over Stony Fork in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 95 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesStoney Fork Rd.
CrossesStony Fork
Location.13M to 717& 3.29M to 600
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.00831, -81.19062
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2022)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Stoney Fork Rd. over Stony Fork built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Stoney Fork Rd. over Stony Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Stoney Fork Rd. over Stony Fork carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stoney Fork Rd. over Stony Fork?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Stoney Fork Rd. over Stony Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.