US Bridges

Scotts Factory RD over Champion Swamp

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Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 1.10 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 644 · Structure no. 000000000010398

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,888
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotts Factory RD over Champion Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scotts Factory RD over Champion Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 1,888 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,369 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesScotts Factory RD
CrossesChampion Swamp
Location1.10 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 644
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93457, -76.63432
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,888 (2022)
Projected traffic2,369 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$102 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scotts Factory RD over Champion Swamp built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Scotts Factory RD over Champion Swamp 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Scotts Factory RD over Champion Swamp carry?

About 1,888 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Scotts Factory RD over Champion Swamp?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Scotts Factory RD over Champion Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.