US Bridges

Mill Swamp Road over Mount Holly Creek

Fair

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 1.80 Miles from Route 677 · Structure no. 000000000010407

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,039
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Swamp Road over Mount Holly Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mill Swamp Road over Mount Holly Creek in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 2,039 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,303 by 2045. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Swamp Road
CrossesMount Holly Creek
Location1.80 Miles from Route 677
RouteCity Street 626
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.98804, -76.64787
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,039 (2022)
Projected traffic2,303 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Swamp Road over Mount Holly Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Swamp Road over Mount Holly Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Swamp Road over Mount Holly Creek carry?

About 2,039 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mill Swamp Road over Mount Holly Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Swamp Road over Mount Holly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.