Earley Farm Road over Partridge Creek
PoorPosted for loadAmherst County, Virginia · 6.75-RT.604/1.35-RT.814 · Structure no. 000000000001445
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 206
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Earley Farm Road over Partridge Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Earley Farm Road over Partridge Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 206 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 301 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Earley Farm Road over Partridge Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Earley Farm Road over Partridge 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Earley Farm Road over Partridge Creek carry?
About 206 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Earley Farm Road over Partridge Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Earley Farm Road over Partridge Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.