US Bridges

SINKINGCREEKRD/772 over Sinking Creek

PoorPosted for load

Giles County, Virginia · 2.30-RTE771;0.45-RTE612 · Structure no. 000000000008514

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
588
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SINKINGCREEKRD/772 over Sinking Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SINKINGCREEKRD/772 over Sinking Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 588 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2045. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSINKINGCREEKRD/772
CrossesSinking Creek
Location2.30-RTE771;0.45-RTE612
RouteCounty Highway 772
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.29901, -80.5969
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic588 (2022)
Projected traffic612 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$274.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SINKINGCREEKRD/772 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SINKINGCREEKRD/772 over Sinking Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SINKINGCREEKRD/772 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 588 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SINKINGCREEKRD/772 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SINKINGCREEKRD/772 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.