South Boston Road over Sandy Creek
FairPittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.21-HALIFAX / 2.11-RT 62 · Structure no. 000000000013498
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,025
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Boston Road over Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying South Boston Road over Sandy Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 71 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 4,025 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,878 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Boston Road over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is South Boston 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does South Boston Road over Sandy Creek carry?
About 4,025 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is South Boston Road over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns South Boston Road over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.