US Bridges

Carrsville Highway over Beaverdam Swamp

Fair

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 1.40 Miles from Route 630 · Structure no. 000000000010368

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,967
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carrsville Highway over Beaverdam Swamp is a concrete slab carrying Carrsville Highway over Beaverdam Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 2,967 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,308 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCarrsville Highway
CrossesBeaverdam Swamp
Location1.40 Miles from Route 630
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.69634, -76.88302
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,967 (2022)
Projected traffic3,308 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$190 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carrsville Highway over Beaverdam Swamp built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carrsville Highway over Beaverdam Swamp 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Carrsville Highway over Beaverdam Swamp carry?

About 2,967 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carrsville Highway over Beaverdam Swamp?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Carrsville Highway over Beaverdam Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.