US Bridges

Vaughan Road over Branch of Arthurs Swamp

Good

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.94 FR 742 & 1.09 to 741 · Structure no. 000000000024473

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
598
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vaughan Road over Branch of Arthurs Swamp is a steel culvert carrying Vaughan Road over Branch of Arthurs Swamp in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 30 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 598 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 667 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVaughan Road
CrossesBranch of Arthurs Swamp
Location0.94 FR 742 & 1.09 to 741
RouteCounty Highway 675
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.14273, -77.44412
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2022)
Projected traffic667 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 Vaughan Road over Branch of Arthurs Swamp built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Vaughan Road over Branch of Arthurs Swamp 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Vaughan Road over Branch of Arthurs Swamp carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vaughan Road over Branch of Arthurs Swamp?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.3 m).

Who owns Vaughan Road over Branch of Arthurs Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.