US Bridges

Barrett Town Road over Antioch Swamp

FairPosted for load

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.95MI.FR.INT.RTE:603 · Structure no. 000000000010419

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
719
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrett Town Road over Antioch Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barrett Town Road over Antioch Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 719 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,122 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBarrett Town Road
CrossesAntioch Swamp
Location0.95MI.FR.INT.RTE:603
RouteCounty Highway 641
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82676, -76.80536
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic719 (2017)
Projected traffic1,122 by 2045
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$84 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barrett Town Road over Antioch Swamp built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barrett Town Road over Antioch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Barrett Town Road over Antioch Swamp carry?

About 719 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Barrett Town Road over Antioch Swamp?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Barrett Town Road over Antioch Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.