US Bridges

Apache RD./778 over Sinking Creek

PoorPosted for load

Giles County, Virginia · 0.20-RTE773;0.02-RTE460 · Structure no. 000000000008516

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apache RD./778 over Sinking Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Apache RD./778 over Sinking Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesApache RD./778
CrossesSinking Creek
Location0.20-RTE773;0.02-RTE460
RouteCounty Highway 778
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30096, -80.55814
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2014)
Projected traffic100 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$483.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Apache RD./778 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Apache RD./778 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Apache RD./778 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Apache RD./778 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Apache RD./778 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.