US Bridges

Brick Yard RD./608 over Sinking Creek

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · 0.05-RTE 783;2.85-RTE 777 · Structure no. 000000000008406

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brick Yard RD./608 over Sinking Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brick Yard RD./608 over Sinking Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBrick Yard RD./608
CrossesSinking Creek
Location0.05-RTE 783;2.85-RTE 777
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30425, -80.53965
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic46 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Brick Yard RD./608 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brick Yard RD./608 over Sinking 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Brick Yard RD./608 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Brick Yard RD./608 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Brick Yard RD./608 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.