US Bridges

Martin Road over South Prong Sandy River

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.40 to 849 - 1.00 to 934 · Structure no. 000000000013764

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Road over South Prong Sandy River is a concrete culvert carrying Martin Road over South Prong Sandy River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 308 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMartin Road
CrossesSouth Prong Sandy River
Location0.40 to 849 - 1.00 to 934
RouteCounty Highway 855
Coordinates36.67204, -79.65143
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2021)
Projected traffic308 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$558 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martin Road over South Prong Sandy River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin Road over South Prong Sandy River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Martin Road over South Prong Sandy River carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Martin Road over South Prong Sandy River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Martin Road over South Prong Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.