US Bridges

Stoney Fork Rd. over Stream

FairPosted for load

Wythe County, Virginia · 3.25M to 81 & 1.0M to 680 · Structure no. 000000000019544

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 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, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

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 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesStoney Fork Rd.
CrossesStream
Location3.25M to 81 & 1.0M to 680
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.96696, -81.16577
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$72.8 million (2017 estimate)
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.

What condition is Stoney Fork Rd. over Stream 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 June 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 26 ft wide.

Who owns Stoney Fork Rd. over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.