US Bridges

Wyatt Farm Road over Sandy River

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.20-RT 840/2.79-RT 841 · Structure no. 000000000013538

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
214
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyatt Farm Road over Sandy River is a concrete tee beam carrying Wyatt Farm Road over Sandy River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 214 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWyatt Farm Road
CrossesSandy River
Location1.20-RT 840/2.79-RT 841
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73967, -79.61466
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length128 ft (39.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2021)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$721 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyatt Farm Road over Sandy River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyatt Farm Road over Sandy River 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 Wyatt Farm Road over Sandy River carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Wyatt Farm Road over Sandy River?

The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Wyatt Farm Road over Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.