US Bridges

Parker Road over Branch Sandy Creek

Poor

Danville city, Virginia · 0.0 to DCL-0.85 to Deaden · Structure no. 000000000013824

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker Road over Branch Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Parker Road over Branch Sandy Creek in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesParker Road
CrossesBranch Sandy Creek
Location0.0 to DCL-0.85 to Deaden
RouteCity Street 1529
CountyDanville city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60643, -79.41937
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2015)
Projected traffic550 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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$720 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parker Road over Branch Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parker Road over Branch Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Parker Road over Branch Sandy Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Parker Road over Branch Sandy Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Parker Road over Branch Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.