US Bridges

Thomas Woods Trail over Antioch Swamp

Fair

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 3.51 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 603 · Structure no. 000000000010390

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
288 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
978
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas Woods Trail over Antioch Swamp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thomas Woods Trail over Antioch Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 978 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,526 by 2045. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas Woods Trail
CrossesAntioch Swamp
Location3.51 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 603
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84275, -76.82972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic978 (2017)
Projected traffic1,526 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 Thomas Woods Trail over Antioch Swamp built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas Woods Trail over Antioch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Thomas Woods Trail over Antioch Swamp carry?

About 978 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Thomas Woods Trail over Antioch Swamp?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas Woods Trail over Antioch Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.