US Bridges

Rocky Branch Road over Sandy Creek

Fair

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.05 to 611 - 0.35 to 360 · Structure no. 000000000004875

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
261
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Branch Road over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rocky Branch Road over Sandy Creek in Charlotte 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 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 261 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Branch Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.05 to 611 - 0.35 to 360
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84266, -78.64156
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2022)
Projected traffic291 by 2045
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Branch Road over Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is Rocky Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rocky Branch Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Branch Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rocky Branch Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.