US Bridges

Bell Road over Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Amelia County, Virginia · 0.40 FR 619 & 1.21 to 621 · Structure no. 000000000027746

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Road over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bell Road over Sandy Creek in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 191 vehicles a day, projected to reach 205 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesBell Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.40 FR 619 & 1.21 to 621
RouteCounty Highway 650
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.37803, -78.20806
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2018)
Projected traffic205 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$970 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell Road over Sandy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bell Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Bell Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.