US Bridges

Secretarys Sand RD over South Fork Hardware Rvr

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 2.9 FR 712 & 0.6 to 708 · Structure no. 000000000000808

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Secretarys Sand RD over South Fork Hardware Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Secretarys Sand RD over South Fork Hardware Rvr in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 93 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2045. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSecretarys Sand RD
CrossesSouth Fork Hardware Rvr
Location2.9 FR 712 & 0.6 to 708
RouteCounty Highway 717
Coordinates37.91596, -78.56312
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2018)
Projected traffic59 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$360 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Secretarys Sand RD over South Fork Hardware Rvr built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Secretarys Sand RD over South Fork Hardware Rvr 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Secretarys Sand RD over South Fork Hardware Rvr carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Secretarys Sand RD over South Fork Hardware Rvr?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Secretarys Sand RD over South Fork Hardware Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.