US Bridges

Sinking Creek Hwy. over CSX Railway

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · 0.05 to 72;0.03 to T-1006 · Structure no. 000000000016589

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,173
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sinking Creek Hwy. over CSX Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sinking Creek Hwy. over CSX Railway in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,173 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,434 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSinking Creek Hwy.
CrossesCSX Railway
Location0.05 to 72;0.03 to T-1006
RouteState Highway 65
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83072, -82.46539
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,173 (2022)
Projected traffic1,434 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sinking Creek Hwy. over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sinking Creek Hwy. over CSX Railway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sinking Creek Hwy. over CSX Railway carry?

About 1,173 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sinking Creek Hwy. over CSX Railway?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Sinking Creek Hwy. over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.