US Bridges

Celt Road over Swift Run

Fair

Greene County, Virginia · .30 from 674 & .30 to 624 · Structure no. 000000000008976

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,084
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Celt Road over Swift Run is a concrete culvert carrying Celt Road over Swift Run in Greene 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 1,084 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,209 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCelt Road
CrossesSwift Run
Location.30 from 674 & .30 to 624
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyGreene County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.27674, -78.46279
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,084 (2022)
Projected traffic1,209 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Celt Road over Swift Run built?

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

What condition is Celt Road over Swift Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Celt Road over Swift Run carry?

About 1,084 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Celt Road over Swift Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Celt Road over Swift Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.