US Bridges

Vandola Road over Trib. Dan River

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.35 to 58 - 1.37 to 872 · Structure no. 000000000013784

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
836
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vandola Road over Trib. Dan River is a concrete culvert carrying Vandola Road over Trib. Dan River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 836 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,237 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVandola Road
CrossesTrib. Dan River
Location0.35 to 58 - 1.37 to 872
RouteCounty Highway 870
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.5909, -79.50015
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2021)
Projected traffic1,237 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$954 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vandola Road over Trib. Dan River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vandola Road over Trib. Dan 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Vandola Road over Trib. Dan River carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Vandola Road over Trib. Dan River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Vandola Road over Trib. Dan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.