US Bridges

Fleming Road over Swans Gut Creek

Fair

Accomack County, Virginia · 1.00 to 712N/1.00 Md Line · Structure no. 000000000000372

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,141
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fleming Road over Swans Gut Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fleming Road over Swans Gut Creek in Accomack County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,586 by 2045. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFleming Road
CrossesSwans Gut Creek
Location1.00 to 712N/1.00 Md Line
RouteCounty Highway 679
CountyAccomack County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.00104, -75.44218
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,141 (2022)
Projected traffic4,586 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$135 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fleming Road over Swans Gut Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fleming Road over Swans Gut 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fleming Road over Swans Gut Creek carry?

About 3,141 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fleming Road over Swans Gut Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Fleming Road over Swans Gut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.