Miller Lake Road over Sandy River
Prince Edward County, Virginia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Miller Lake Road over Sandy River in Prince Edward County, Virginia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 58 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 36 of the 82 inventoried bridges in Prince Edward County rated good (43.9%); 4 (4.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete frame |
| Length | about 23 ft |
| Location | 0.54 to 612 - 0.96 to 611 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000029621 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Prince Edward County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmville Road over Briery Creek | 1987 | 11,884 | Good |
| Main Street over Appomattox River | 1960 | 9,775 | Good |
| SBL Route 15 over Rte 460 Bypass | 1976 | 8,884 | Fair |
| NBL Route 15 over Route 460 Bypass | 1976 | 8,884 | Fair |
| Rt. 15 (Third St) over Buffalo Creek | 2008 | 8,580 | Fair |
| Route 460 Business over Briery Creek | 1928 | 7,638 | Fair |
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