US Bridges

Laniers Road over Sandy Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.24 Rt 883 - 0.10 Rt 865 · Structure no. 000000000013771

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,387
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laniers Road over Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Laniers Road over Sandy Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 1,387 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,547 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLaniers Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.24 Rt 883 - 0.10 Rt 865
RouteCounty Highway 863
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.66431, -79.46162
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,387 (2022)
Projected traffic1,547 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$517 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laniers Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laniers 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Laniers Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,387 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Laniers Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Laniers Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.