US Bridges

Sylvan Hill Road over Horsepen Creek

Fair

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.13 to 606 / 1.27 to 612 · Structure no. 000000000004913

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
302
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sylvan Hill Road over Horsepen Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sylvan Hill Road over Horsepen Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 302 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSylvan Hill Road
CrossesHorsepen Creek
Location0.13 to 606 / 1.27 to 612
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90687, -78.65252
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2022)
Projected traffic337 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sylvan Hill Road over Horsepen Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sylvan Hill Road over Horsepen 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 July 2024.

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

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

How long is Sylvan Hill Road over Horsepen Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sylvan Hill Road over Horsepen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.