US Bridges

Sandy Ck Church RD over Sandy Creek

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.45-RT 970/1.45-RT 726 · Structure no. 000000000030623

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Ck Church RD over Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sandy Ck Church RD over Sandy Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 502 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSandy Ck Church RD
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.45-RT 970/1.45-RT 726
RouteCounty Highway 968
Coordinates36.59064, -79.24362
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic502 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Sandy Ck Church RD over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Ck Church RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sandy Ck Church RD over Sandy Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sandy Ck Church RD over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Ck Church RD over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.