US Bridges

Sugar Hill Road over Cedar Creek

Good

Lunenburg County, Virginia · 1.45 FR 616 & 0.7 to 645 · Structure no. 000000000030700

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
555
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugar Hill Road over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sugar Hill Road over Cedar Creek in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 555 vehicles a day, projected to reach 844 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSugar Hill Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.45 FR 616 & 0.7 to 645
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93975, -78.04105
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic555 (2019)
Projected traffic844 by 2045
Trucks0%
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$125 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sugar Hill Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugar Hill Road over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Sugar Hill Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 555 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Sugar Hill Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Sugar Hill Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.