US Bridges

Golf Club Road over Sandy Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.40-RT.750/1.70-RT.743 · Structure no. 000000000013686

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,434
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golf Club Road over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Golf Club Road over Sandy Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 1,434 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,599 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGolf Club Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.40-RT.750/1.70-RT.743
RouteCounty Highway 746
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.63459, -79.46213
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,434 (2022)
Projected traffic1,599 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$590.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Golf Club Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golf Club 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Golf Club Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,434 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Golf Club Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Golf Club Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.