US Bridges

Barrett Town Road over Burnt Mill Swamp

Fair

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.45 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 645 · Structure no. 000000000010418

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
719
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrett Town Road over Burnt Mill Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Barrett Town Road over Burnt Mill Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 719 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,122 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBarrett Town Road
CrossesBurnt Mill Swamp
Location0.45 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 645
RouteCounty Highway 641
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84753, -76.80823
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic719 (2017)
Projected traffic1,122 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Barrett Town Road over Burnt Mill Swamp built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barrett Town Road over Burnt Mill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Barrett Town Road over Burnt Mill Swamp carry?

About 719 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Barrett Town Road over Burnt Mill Swamp?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Barrett Town Road over Burnt Mill Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.