US Bridges

Maple Spring Dr. over South Prong Sandy River

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.50 to 616 - 0.10 to 954 · Structure no. 000000000027578

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Spring Dr. over South Prong Sandy River is a concrete culvert carrying Maple Spring Dr. over South Prong Sandy River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 204 vehicles a day, projected to reach 228 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMaple Spring Dr.
CrossesSouth Prong Sandy River
Location0.50 to 616 - 0.10 to 954
RouteCounty Highway 934
Coordinates36.66856, -79.67371
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2021)
Projected traffic228 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Maple Spring Dr. over South Prong Sandy River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Spring Dr. over South Prong Sandy River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Maple Spring Dr. over South Prong Sandy River carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Maple Spring Dr. over South Prong Sandy River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Maple Spring Dr. over South Prong Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.