US Bridges

Moorefield Bridge over Sandy River

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.72-RT 873/0.92-RT 1530 · Structure no. 000000000013773

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,399
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moorefield Bridge over Sandy River is a concrete tee beam carrying Moorefield Bridge over Sandy River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,399 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,675 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMoorefield Bridge
CrossesSandy River
Location0.72-RT 873/0.92-RT 1530
RouteCounty Highway 863
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61868, -79.50197
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,399 (2022)
Projected traffic2,675 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$196.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moorefield Bridge over Sandy River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moorefield Bridge 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 Moorefield Bridge over Sandy River carry?

About 2,399 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Moorefield Bridge over Sandy River?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Moorefield Bridge over Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.