US Bridges

Mill Creek Road over Sandy Creek

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.04 to 742 -0.61 to 1520 · Structure no. 000000000027838

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,576
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek Road over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Creek Road over Sandy Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,576 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,607 by 2045. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMill Creek Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.04 to 742 -0.61 to 1520
RouteCounty Highway 724
Coordinates36.61833, -79.42611
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,576 (2022)
Projected traffic5,607 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 Mill Creek Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek Road over Sandy Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Creek Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 5,576 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mill Creek Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.