US Bridges

Sandy Ridge Rd. over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · 1.05M to 601&3.45MTO600 · Structure no. 000000000016415

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Ridge Rd. over Hurricane Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sandy Ridge Rd. over Hurricane Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Ridge Rd.
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location1.05M to 601&3.45MTO600
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.9971, -82.15118
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic190 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Sandy Ridge Rd. over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Ridge Rd. over Hurricane Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sandy Ridge Rd. over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sandy Ridge Rd. over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Ridge Rd. over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.