US Bridges

Lockett Road over Saylers Creek

Good

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 0.85 to 726 - 1.60 to 618 · Structure no. 000000000029899

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
166
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lockett Road over Saylers Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Lockett Road over Saylers Creek in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 166 vehicles a day, projected to reach 189 by 2045. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLockett Road
CrossesSaylers Creek
Location0.85 to 726 - 1.60 to 618
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.32662, -78.25918
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2017)
Projected traffic189 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lockett Road over Saylers Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lockett Road over Saylers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lockett Road over Saylers Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Lockett Road over Saylers Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lockett Road over Saylers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.