US Bridges

Modest Neck Road over Rattlesnake Swamp

Fair

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.30 Miles from Rte. 681 · Structure no. 000000000010405

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Modest Neck Road over Rattlesnake Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying Modest Neck Road over Rattlesnake Swamp 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 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.

It carries about 128 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesModest Neck Road
CrossesRattlesnake Swamp
Location0.30 Miles from Rte. 681
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.95847, -76.77267
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2017)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Modest Neck Road over Rattlesnake Swamp built?

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

What condition is Modest Neck Road over Rattlesnake 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Modest Neck Road over Rattlesnake Swamp carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Modest Neck Road over Rattlesnake Swamp?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Modest Neck Road over Rattlesnake Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.