Slatesville Road over Sandy Creek
GoodPittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.10-RT 662E/2.30-RT 713 · Structure no. 000000000013640
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 341
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Slatesville Road over Sandy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Slatesville Road over Sandy Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 78 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 341 vehicles a day, projected to reach 382 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Slatesville Road over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Slatesville Road over Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Slatesville Road over Sandy Creek carry?
About 341 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Slatesville Road over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Slatesville Road over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.