US Bridges

Countryside Road over Sandy Creek

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.55 to 655 - 1.00 to 713 · Structure no. 000000000031242

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
723
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Countryside Road over Sandy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Countryside Road over Sandy Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 723 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,056 by 2045. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCountryside Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.55 to 655 - 1.00 to 713
RouteCounty Highway 730
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61964, -79.26517
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic723 (2022)
Projected traffic1,056 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$998 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Countryside Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Countryside 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 2024.

How much traffic does Countryside Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 723 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Countryside Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Countryside Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.