US Bridges

Henrys Mill RD over Sandy Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 1.80-RT 360/0.10-PITTSYLV · Structure no. 000000000009301

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henrys Mill RD over Sandy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Henrys Mill RD over Sandy Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 64 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 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesHenrys Mill RD
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.80-RT 360/0.10-PITTSYLV
RouteCounty Highway 698
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77299, -79.16022
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2020)
Projected traffic140 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Henrys Mill RD over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Henrys Mill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Henrys Mill RD over Sandy Creek carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Henrys Mill RD over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Henrys Mill RD over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.