US Bridges

Sago Road over Turkeycock Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.05 to 651 - 0.15 to 648 · Structure no. 000000000013811

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
499
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sago Road over Turkeycock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sago Road over Turkeycock Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 499 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2045. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSago Road
CrossesTurkeycock Creek
Location0.05 to 651 - 0.15 to 648
RouteCounty Highway 969
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.88121, -79.63084
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (2022)
Projected traffic556 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Sago Road over Turkeycock Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sago Road over Turkeycock 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sago Road over Turkeycock Creek carry?

About 499 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sago Road over Turkeycock Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sago Road over Turkeycock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.