US Bridges

Sykes Farm Road over Tarrara Creek

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.60 to 665 / 0.90 to 666 · Structure no. 000000000017859

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sykes Farm Road over Tarrara Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sykes Farm Road over Tarrara Creek in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 295 vehicles a day, projected to reach 454 by 2045. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSykes Farm Road
CrossesTarrara Creek
Location0.60 to 665 / 0.90 to 666
RouteCounty Highway 667
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60965, -77.2271
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2018)
Projected traffic454 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sykes Farm Road over Tarrara Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sykes Farm Road over Tarrara 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sykes Farm Road over Tarrara Creek carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Sykes Farm Road over Tarrara Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sykes Farm Road over Tarrara Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.