US Bridges

Hillside Road over Sandy Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.10-RT 732 / 0.80-RT 730 · Structure no. 000000000013667

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillside Road over Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hillside Road over Sandy Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 246 vehicles a day, projected to reach 276 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHillside Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.10-RT 732 / 0.80-RT 730
RouteCounty Highway 728
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.62749, -79.28187
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2021)
Projected traffic276 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$366 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillside Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillside 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hillside Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Hillside Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hillside Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.