US Bridges

Inthepines Circle over Sinking Creek

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · 1.80MFRRT.65W;.60TORT.65E · Structure no. 000000000016841

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inthepines Circle over Sinking Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Inthepines Circle over Sinking Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 93 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 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesInthepines Circle
CrossesSinking Creek
Location1.80MFRRT.65W;.60TORT.65E
RouteCounty Highway 683
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83029, -82.41362
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$117 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Inthepines Circle over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Inthepines Circle over Sinking 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Inthepines Circle over Sinking Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Inthepines Circle over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Inthepines Circle over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.