US Bridges

Stony Fork Rd. over Stony Fork Ck

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .75MTO680&6.80MTOBLANDCOL · Structure no. 000000000019538

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stony Fork Rd. over Stony Fork Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stony Fork Rd. over Stony Fork Ck in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2045. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesStony Fork Rd.
CrossesStony Fork Ck
Location.75MTO680&6.80MTOBLANDCOL
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.97681, -81.18792
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2022)
Projected traffic808 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$131.3 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stony Fork Rd. over Stony Fork Ck built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Stony Fork Rd. over Stony Fork Ck 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 July 2023.

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

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

How long is Stony Fork Rd. over Stony Fork Ck?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Stony Fork Rd. over Stony Fork Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.