US Bridges

Riley Farm Road over South Prong Sandy River

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.78 to 851 - 0.02 to 855 · Structure no. 000000000031477

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riley Farm Road over South Prong Sandy River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Riley Farm Road over South Prong Sandy River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRiley Farm Road
CrossesSouth Prong Sandy River
Location1.78 to 851 - 0.02 to 855
RouteCounty Highway 849
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67312, -79.64393
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2021)
Projected traffic64 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$240 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riley Farm Road over South Prong Sandy River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riley Farm Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Riley Farm Road over South Prong Sandy River carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Riley Farm Road over South Prong Sandy River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Riley Farm Road over South Prong Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.