US Bridges

Dardens Mill Road over Corrowaugh Swamp

Fair

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.60 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 641 · Structure no. 000000000010408

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
146
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dardens Mill Road over Corrowaugh Swamp is a other culvert carrying Dardens Mill Road over Corrowaugh Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, 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 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 146 vehicles a day, projected to reach 228 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDardens Mill Road
CrossesCorrowaugh Swamp
Location0.60 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 641
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75593, -76.81263
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2017)
Projected traffic228 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dardens Mill Road over Corrowaugh Swamp built?

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

What condition is Dardens Mill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Dardens Mill Road over Corrowaugh Swamp carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Dardens Mill Road over Corrowaugh Swamp?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Dardens Mill Road over Corrowaugh Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.