US Bridges

Pope Swamp Trail over Pope Swamp

FairPosted for load

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 1.05 Miles from Route 645 · Structure no. 000000000010429

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pope Swamp Trail over Pope Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pope Swamp Trail over Pope Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPope Swamp Trail
CrossesPope Swamp
Location1.05 Miles from Route 645
RouteCounty Highway 647
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.87298, -76.75742
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2014)
Projected traffic101 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$95 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pope Swamp Trail over Pope Swamp built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pope Swamp Trail over Pope 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pope Swamp Trail over Pope Swamp carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Pope Swamp Trail over Pope Swamp?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Pope Swamp Trail over Pope Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.