US Bridges

Stoney Fork Rd. over Stream

Good

Wythe County, Virginia · .09M to 680 & 4.5 M to 81 · Structure no. 000000000019543

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,115
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stoney Fork Rd. over Stream is a concrete slab carrying Stoney Fork Rd. over Stream in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,128 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesStoney Fork Rd.
CrossesStream
Location.09M to 680 & 4.5 M to 81
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.9683, -81.17889
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,115 (2022)
Projected traffic1,128 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Stoney Fork Rd. over Stream 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 Stoney Fork Rd. over Stream carry?

About 1,115 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Stoney Fork Rd. over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Stoney Fork Rd. over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.