Sussex Drive over Sappony Creek
FairSussex County, Virginia · 1.7 MI FR Stony Creek · Structure no. 000000000023574
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,693
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sussex Drive over Sappony Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sussex Drive over Sappony Creek in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,693 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,003 by 2045. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sussex Drive over Sappony Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sussex Drive 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Sussex Drive over Sappony Creek carry?
About 2,693 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sussex Drive over Sappony Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Sussex Drive over Sappony Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.