US Bridges

Scuffletown Road over Sandy Creek

Fair

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.40 to 40 - 1.67 to 649 · Structure no. 000000000004977

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
641
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scuffletown Road over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Scuffletown 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 641 vehicles a day, projected to reach 715 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesScuffletown Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.40 to 40 - 1.67 to 649
RouteCounty Highway 746
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.06712, -78.72303
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic641 (2022)
Projected traffic715 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Scuffletown Road over Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is Scuffletown 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Scuffletown Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 641 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Scuffletown Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Scuffletown Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.