Sandy River Road over Tanyard Creek
PoorPosted for loadPittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.30-RT 1068/0.20-RT 971 · Structure no. 000000000013542
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 352
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sandy River Road over Tanyard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandy River Road over Tanyard Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 93 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 352 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sandy River Road over Tanyard Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Sandy River Road over Tanyard 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Sandy River Road over Tanyard Creek carry?
About 352 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Sandy River Road over Tanyard Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Sandy River Road over Tanyard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.