US Bridges

Holly Farm Road over Flat Creek

Fair

Nottoway County, Virginia · .75 FR 628 & .91 to 647 · Structure no. 000000000012806

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,835
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Farm Road over Flat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Holly Farm Road over Flat Creek in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5,835 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,773 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesHolly Farm Road
CrossesFlat Creek
Location.75 FR 628 & .91 to 647
RouteState Highway 307
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.2754, -78.17488
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,835 (2022)
Projected traffic7,773 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$999 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holly Farm Road over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly Farm Road over Flat 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Holly Farm Road over Flat Creek carry?

About 5,835 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Holly Farm Road over Flat Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Holly Farm Road over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.