US Bridges

Sugar Grove HWY over Dickey Creek

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · 13.1 to R11- 3 to Gray CO · Structure no. 000000000017392

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,181
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugar Grove HWY over Dickey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sugar Grove HWY over Dickey Creek in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 1,181 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,317 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSugar Grove HWY
CrossesDickey Creek
Location13.1 to R11- 3 to Gray CO
RouteState Highway 16
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73978, -81.42849
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,181 (2022)
Projected traffic1,317 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$91.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sugar Grove HWY over Dickey Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugar Grove HWY over Dickey 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sugar Grove HWY over Dickey Creek carry?

About 1,181 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sugar Grove HWY over Dickey Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sugar Grove HWY over Dickey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.