US Bridges

Chatham Road over Sandy Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 1.29-RT 676/0.75-RT 642 · Structure no. 000000000009352

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
162 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,585
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chatham Road over Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Chatham Road over Sandy Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,585 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,767 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesChatham Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.29-RT 676/0.75-RT 642
RouteState Highway 57
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82521, -79.02743
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,585 (2022)
Projected traffic1,767 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$254.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chatham Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chatham Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Chatham Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,585 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chatham Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Chatham Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.