US Bridges

Sugar Hill Road over Nash Mill Creek

Poor

Lunenburg County, Virginia · 1.1 FR 645 & .7 to 728 · Structure no. 000000000011587

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
237
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugar Hill Road over Nash Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sugar Hill Road over Nash Mill Creek in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 237 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 346 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSugar Hill Road
CrossesNash Mill Creek
Location1.1 FR 645 & .7 to 728
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.95276, -78.06602
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2022)
Projected traffic346 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$299 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sugar Hill Road over Nash Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugar Hill Road over Nash Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Sugar Hill Road over Nash Mill Creek carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sugar Hill Road over Nash Mill Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Sugar Hill Road over Nash Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.