US Bridges

Sugar Run ROAD/663 over Sugar Run

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · .10-RTE665 ;2.05-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000023566

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugar Run ROAD/663 over Sugar Run is a concrete culvert carrying Sugar Run ROAD/663 over Sugar Run in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSugar Run ROAD/663
CrossesSugar Run
Location.10-RTE665 ;2.05-DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 663
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25628, -80.80169
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2017)
Projected traffic65 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$740 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sugar Run ROAD/663 over Sugar Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugar Run ROAD/663 over Sugar Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sugar Run ROAD/663 over Sugar Run carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Sugar Run ROAD/663 over Sugar Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Sugar Run ROAD/663 over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.