US Bridges

Bowling Green Road over Great Swamp

Good

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 1.10 Miles from Route 652 · Structure no. 000000000010423

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,236
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowling Green Road over Great Swamp is a steel culvert carrying Bowling Green Road over Great Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,236 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,928 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBowling Green Road
CrossesGreat Swamp
Location1.10 Miles from Route 652
RouteCounty Highway 644
Coordinates36.89587, -76.68985
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,236 (2017)
Projected traffic1,928 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bowling Green Road over Great Swamp built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowling Green Road over Great Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Bowling Green Road over Great Swamp carry?

About 1,236 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Bowling Green Road over Great Swamp?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Bowling Green Road over Great Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.