US Bridges

Thomas Wood Trail over Blackwater River

Good

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.10 Mi.Fr. Soham-Co. · Structure no. 000000000010393

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
978
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas Wood Trail over Blackwater River is a other culvert carrying Thomas Wood Trail over Blackwater River in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 978 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,526 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesThomas Wood Trail
CrossesBlackwater River
Location0.10 Mi.Fr. Soham-Co.
RouteCounty Highway 614
Coordinates36.86583, -76.83717
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic978 (2017)
Projected traffic1,526 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Wood Trail over Blackwater River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas Wood Trail over Blackwater River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Thomas Wood Trail over Blackwater River carry?

About 978 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Thomas Wood Trail over Blackwater River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Thomas Wood Trail over Blackwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.