US Bridges

Ballard Road over Corrowaugh Swamp

FairPosted for load

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.60MI.FR.INT.RTE:258 · Structure no. 000000000010392

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ballard Road over Corrowaugh Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ballard Road over Corrowaugh Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBallard Road
CrossesCorrowaugh Swamp
Location0.60MI.FR.INT.RTE:258
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76999, -76.83539
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.2 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2014)
Projected traffic122 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$126 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ballard Road over Corrowaugh Swamp built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ballard Road over Corrowaugh 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ballard Road over Corrowaugh Swamp carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Ballard Road over Corrowaugh Swamp?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Ballard Road over Corrowaugh Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.