US Bridges

Sandy River Road over Little Sandy River

FairPosted for load

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 0.50 to 606 - 0.81 to 696 · Structure no. 000000000013930

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
263
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy River Road over Little Sandy River is a concrete tee beam carrying Sandy River Road over Little Sandy River in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 263 vehicles a day, projected to reach 293 by 2045. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy River Road
CrossesLittle Sandy River
Location0.50 to 606 - 0.81 to 696
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20828, -78.32005
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2022)
Projected traffic293 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$558.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy River Road over Little Sandy River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy River Road over Little Sandy River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Sandy River Road over Little Sandy River carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sandy River Road over Little Sandy River?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy River Road over Little Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.