Old Myrtle Road over Corrowaugh Swamp
FairIsle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.10 Miles from Route 612 · Structure no. 000000000010411
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 161
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Myrtle Road over Corrowaugh Swamp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Myrtle Road over Corrowaugh Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 72 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 161 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Myrtle Road over Corrowaugh Swamp built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Old Myrtle 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 2023.
How much traffic does Old Myrtle Road over Corrowaugh Swamp carry?
About 161 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Myrtle Road over Corrowaugh Swamp?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Old Myrtle Road over Corrowaugh Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.