US Bridges

Nunnleys Bridge RD over Sandy Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 1.05-RT 635/0.85-RT 675 · Structure no. 000000000009278

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
173
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nunnleys Bridge RD over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nunnleys Bridge RD over Sandy Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 173 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNunnleys Bridge RD
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.05-RT 635/0.85-RT 675
RouteCounty Highway 665
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79235, -79.11861
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2017)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Nunnleys Bridge RD over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nunnleys Bridge RD over Sandy 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nunnleys Bridge RD over Sandy Creek carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Nunnleys Bridge RD over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nunnleys Bridge RD over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.