US Bridges

Mapleton Drive over Sandy River

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.37 to 41 - 1.40 to 840 · Structure no. 000000000013733

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
456
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mapleton Drive over Sandy River is a concrete culvert carrying Mapleton Drive over Sandy River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 456 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMapleton Drive
CrossesSandy River
Location1.37 to 41 - 1.40 to 840
RouteCounty Highway 818
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77167, -79.61289
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic456 (2022)
Projected traffic508 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$414 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mapleton Drive over Sandy River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mapleton Drive over Sandy River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mapleton Drive over Sandy River carry?

About 456 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mapleton Drive over Sandy River?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Mapleton Drive over Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.