US Bridges

Old Sand Road/ 782 over Marrowbone Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 1.10 Rt 638; 0.80 Rt 642 · Structure no. 000000000010189

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
882
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Sand Road/ 782 over Marrowbone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Sand Road/ 782 over Marrowbone Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 882 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,764 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Sand Road/ 782
CrossesMarrowbone Creek
Location1.10 Rt 638; 0.80 Rt 642
RouteCounty Highway 782
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61376, -79.85045
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic882 (2022)
Projected traffic1,764 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$382.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Sand Road/ 782 over Marrowbone Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Sand Road/ 782 over Marrowbone 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Sand Road/ 782 over Marrowbone Creek carry?

About 882 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Sand Road/ 782 over Marrowbone Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Sand Road/ 782 over Marrowbone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.