US Bridges

Dunns Swamp Road over Pitts Creek

Good

Accomack County, Virginia · 0.10 Md LINE/0.10 to 705 · Structure no. 000000000030996

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunns Swamp Road over Pitts Creek is a concrete frame carrying Dunns Swamp Road over Pitts Creek in Accomack County, Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDunns Swamp Road
CrossesPitts Creek
Location0.10 Md LINE/0.10 to 705
RouteCounty Highway 707
Coordinates37.99874, -75.56795
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2017)
Projected traffic74 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dunns Swamp Road over Pitts Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunns Swamp Road over Pitts 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Dunns Swamp Road over Pitts Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Dunns Swamp Road over Pitts Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dunns Swamp Road over Pitts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.