US Bridges

Sylvan Hill Road over Twittys Creek

Fair

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.12 to 759 - 0.65 to 612 · Structure no. 000000000004915

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
338
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sylvan Hill Road over Twittys Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sylvan Hill Road over Twittys Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 377 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSylvan Hill Road
CrossesTwittys Creek
Location0.12 to 759 - 0.65 to 612
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.92838, -78.66161
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2022)
Projected traffic377 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$678 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sylvan Hill Road over Twittys Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sylvan Hill Road over Twittys 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 August 2024.

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

About 338 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sylvan Hill Road over Twittys Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sylvan Hill Road over Twittys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.