US Bridges

Tomlin Hill Road over Pope Swamp

Good

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.50 MI.FR.INT.RTE:644 · Structure no. 000000000010430

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
527
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tomlin Hill Road over Pope Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Tomlin Hill Road over Pope Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 527 vehicles a day, projected to reach 822 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesTomlin Hill Road
CrossesPope Swamp
Location0.50 MI.FR.INT.RTE:644
RouteCounty Highway 649
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.87691, -76.81177
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic527 (2017)
Projected traffic822 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Tomlin Hill Road over Pope Swamp built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tomlin Hill Road over Pope 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Tomlin Hill Road over Pope Swamp carry?

About 527 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Tomlin Hill Road over Pope Swamp?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Tomlin Hill Road over Pope Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.