US Bridges

Sandidges Road over Stonewall Creek

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · .40-RT 625 / .10-RT 617 · Structure no. 000000000001420

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandidges Road over Stonewall Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sandidges Road over Stonewall Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 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.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSandidges Road
CrossesStonewall Creek
Location.40-RT 625 / .10-RT 617
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.66771, -79.11533
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
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2022)
Projected traffic354 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$177 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandidges Road over Stonewall Creek built?

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

What condition is Sandidges Road over Stonewall 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sandidges Road over Stonewall Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sandidges Road over Stonewall Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sandidges Road over Stonewall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.