US Bridges

Sugartre Church RD over Sandy River

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.60-RT 853/0.37-RT 852 · Structure no. 000000000013760

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
503
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugartre Church RD over Sandy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sugartre Church RD over Sandy River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 503 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 561 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSugartre Church RD
CrossesSandy River
Location0.60-RT 853/0.37-RT 852
RouteCounty Highway 851
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.66126, -79.57826
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length190 ft (58 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic503 (2022)
Projected traffic561 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sugartre Church RD over Sandy River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugartre Church RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sugartre Church RD over Sandy River carry?

About 503 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sugartre Church RD over Sandy River?

The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sugartre Church RD over Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.