US Bridges

Swan Road over Crane Creek

Good

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.68-RT.627/4.00-RT.460 · Structure no. 000000000001581

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swan Road over Crane Creek is a concrete slab carrying Swan Road over Crane Creek in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 90 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSwan Road
CrossesCrane Creek
Location0.68-RT.627/4.00-RT.460
RouteCounty Highway 600
Coordinates37.32033, -78.64741
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic62 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Swan Road over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Swan Road over Crane 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Swan Road over Crane Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Swan Road over Crane Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Swan Road over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.