US Bridges

Holly Farms Road over Saylers Creek

Fair

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 2.10 to 617 - 0.62 to 460 · Structure no. 000000000013895

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,636
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Farms Road over Saylers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Holly Farms Road over Saylers Creek in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5,636 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,906 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHolly Farms Road
CrossesSaylers Creek
Location2.10 to 617 - 0.62 to 460
RouteState Highway 307
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27341, -78.27346
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,636 (2022)
Projected traffic7,906 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holly Farms Road over Saylers Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly Farms Road over Saylers 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 2023.

How much traffic does Holly Farms Road over Saylers Creek carry?

About 5,636 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Holly Farms Road over Saylers Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Holly Farms Road over Saylers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.