US Bridges

A.L. Phillpott HWY over Sandy Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.20-HAL Cl/ 2.11-RT 62 · Structure no. 000000000013496

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,051
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

A.L. Phillpott HWY over Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying A.L. Phillpott HWY over Sandy Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 92 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 5 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 8,051 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,977 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesA.L. Phillpott HWY
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.20-HAL Cl/ 2.11-RT 62
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58055, -79.22452
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,051 (2022)
Projected traffic8,977 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$820 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was A.L. Phillpott HWY over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is A.L. Phillpott HWY 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does A.L. Phillpott HWY over Sandy Creek carry?

About 8,051 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is A.L. Phillpott HWY over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns A.L. Phillpott HWY over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.