US Bridges

Dodson Road over Sandy Creek

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.08 to 707 / 0.80 to 713 · Structure no. 000000000030908

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodson Road over Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dodson Road over Sandy Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 173 vehicles a day, projected to reach 196 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesDodson Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.08 to 707 / 0.80 to 713
RouteCounty Highway 662
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75155, -79.27777
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2018)
Projected traffic196 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Dodson Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodson 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Dodson Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Dodson Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Dodson Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.