US Bridges

Concord Sappony RD over Sappony Creek

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 0.20 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 40 · Structure no. 000000000018380

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
237
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concord Sappony RD over Sappony Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Concord Sappony RD over Sappony Creek in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 237 vehicles a day, projected to reach 264 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesConcord Sappony RD
CrossesSappony Creek
Location0.20 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 40
RouteCounty Highway 681
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94321, -77.45261
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2022)
Projected traffic264 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$201 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Concord Sappony RD over Sappony Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Concord Sappony RD over Sappony 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Concord Sappony RD over Sappony Creek carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Concord Sappony RD over Sappony Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Concord Sappony RD over Sappony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.