US Bridges

Sugar Run RD./663 over Sugar Run

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · 0.00-RT.662; 1.57-RT.661 · Structure no. 000000000025823

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugar Run RD./663 over Sugar Run is a steel culvert carrying Sugar Run RD./663 over Sugar Run in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSugar Run RD./663
CrossesSugar Run
Location0.00-RT.662; 1.57-RT.661
RouteCounty Highway 663
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25462, -80.76434
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2022)
Projected traffic134 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sugar Run RD./663 over Sugar Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugar Run RD./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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sugar Run RD./663 over Sugar Run carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sugar Run RD./663 over Sugar Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sugar Run RD./663 over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.