US Bridges

Collosse Road over Corrowaugh Swamp

Fair

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.50 Mile from Route 614 · Structure no. 000000000010421

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
368
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collosse Road over Corrowaugh Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Collosse Road over Corrowaugh Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2017, 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.

It carries about 368 vehicles a day, projected to reach 596 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCollosse Road
CrossesCorrowaugh Swamp
Location0.50 Mile from Route 614
RouteCounty Highway 641
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75967, -76.82357
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2014)
Projected traffic596 by 2045
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$127 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Collosse Road over Corrowaugh Swamp built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Collosse 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Collosse Road over Corrowaugh Swamp carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Collosse Road over Corrowaugh Swamp?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Collosse Road over Corrowaugh Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.