US Bridges

Hardy Road 634 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt 619; 0.65 Rt 788 · Structure no. 000000000026669

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,326
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardy Road 634 over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hardy Road 634 over Sandy Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 7,326 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,554 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHardy Road 634
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.05 Rt 619; 0.65 Rt 788
RouteCounty Highway 634
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.2577, -79.83372
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,326 (2022)
Projected traffic8,554 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$175.4 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hardy Road 634 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardy Road 634 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Hardy Road 634 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 7,326 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hardy Road 634 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Hardy Road 634 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.