US Bridges

Miller Lake Road over Sandy River

Good

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 0.54 to 612 - 0.96 to 611 · Structure no. 000000000029621

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Lake Road over Sandy River is a concrete frame carrying Miller Lake Road over Sandy River in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMiller Lake Road
CrossesSandy River
Location0.54 to 612 - 0.96 to 611
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20906, -78.29984
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2020)
Projected traffic87 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Miller Lake Road over Sandy River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller Lake Road over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Miller Lake Road over Sandy River carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Miller Lake Road over Sandy River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Lake Road over Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.