US Bridges

Sandy Ford Road over Franks Branch

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.70 FR 631 & 0.50 to 626 · Structure no. 000000000005321

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,401
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Ford Road over Franks Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandy Ford Road over Franks Branch in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,401 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,670 by 2045. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Ford Road
CrossesFranks Branch
Location0.70 FR 631 & 0.50 to 626
RouteCounty Highway 669
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28331, -77.49063
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,401 (2022)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sandy Ford Road over Franks Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Ford Road over Franks Branch 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 Sandy Ford Road over Franks Branch carry?

About 1,401 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sandy Ford Road over Franks Branch?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Ford Road over Franks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.