US Bridges

Sylvan Hill Road over Reynolds Creek

FairPosted for load

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.70 to 625 - 0.30 to 606 · Structure no. 000000000004912

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
302
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sylvan Hill Road over Reynolds Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sylvan Hill Road over Reynolds Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 302 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSylvan Hill Road
CrossesReynolds Creek
Location0.70 to 625 - 0.30 to 606
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90221, -78.65332
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2022)
Projected traffic337 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$495 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sylvan Hill Road over Reynolds Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sylvan Hill Road over Reynolds 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sylvan Hill Road over Reynolds Creek carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sylvan Hill Road over Reynolds Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sylvan Hill Road over Reynolds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.