US Bridges

Roanoke Station RD over Sandy Creek

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Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.30 to 685 - 1.00 to 608 · Structure no. 000000000024069

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roanoke Station RD over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roanoke Station RD over Sandy Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 122 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoanoke Station RD
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.30 to 685 - 1.00 to 608
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84922, -78.62852
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2021)
Projected traffic137 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Roanoke Station RD over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roanoke Station RD over Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Roanoke Station RD over Sandy Creek carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Roanoke Station RD over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Roanoke Station RD over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.