US Bridges

Stony Mill Road over Sandy River

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.35-RT 878/ 0.25-RT 868 · Structure no. 000000000013783

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,806
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stony Mill Road over Sandy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stony Mill Road over Sandy River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 1,806 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,855 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesStony Mill Road
CrossesSandy River
Location0.35-RT 878/ 0.25-RT 868
RouteCounty Highway 869
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.63881, -79.54509
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,806 (2022)
Projected traffic1,855 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stony Mill Road over Sandy River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stony Mill Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Stony Mill Road over Sandy River carry?

About 1,806 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stony Mill Road over Sandy River?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Stony Mill Road over Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.