US Bridges

Spring Garden Road over Sweeden Fork Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.47 to 718 - 0.83 to 662 · Structure no. 000000000013568

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,779
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Garden Road over Sweeden Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Spring Garden Road over Sweeden Fork Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,779 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,984 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Garden Road
CrossesSweeden Fork Creek
Location0.47 to 718 - 0.83 to 662
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76336, -79.31426
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,779 (2022)
Projected traffic1,984 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$624 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Garden Road over Sweeden Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Garden Road over Sweeden Fork 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 Spring Garden Road over Sweeden Fork Creek carry?

About 1,779 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Spring Garden Road over Sweeden Fork Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Spring Garden Road over Sweeden Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.