US Bridges

Black Lick Rd. over Stony Creek

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .25M to 52 & 2.0M to 666 · Structure no. 000000000019756

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
442
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Lick Rd. over Stony Creek is a concrete slab carrying Black Lick Rd. over Stony Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 62 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 442 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 539 by 2045. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBlack Lick Rd.
CrossesStony Creek
Location.25M to 52 & 2.0M to 666
RouteCounty Highway 680
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.96369, -81.17974
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic442 (2022)
Projected traffic539 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Black Lick Rd. over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Black Lick Rd. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Black Lick Rd. over Stony Creek carry?

About 442 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Black Lick Rd. over Stony Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Black Lick Rd. over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.