US Bridges

Carroll Bridge RD over Champion Swamp

FairPosted for load

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 1.05 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 692 · Structure no. 000000000010431

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
851
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carroll Bridge RD over Champion Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carroll Bridge RD over Champion Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 851 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,328 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCarroll Bridge RD
CrossesChampion Swamp
Location1.05 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 692
RouteCounty Highway 654
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.92067, -76.65041
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic851 (2017)
Projected traffic1,328 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$131 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carroll Bridge RD over Champion Swamp built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carroll Bridge RD over Champion 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Carroll Bridge RD over Champion Swamp carry?

About 851 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Carroll Bridge RD over Champion Swamp?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Carroll Bridge RD over Champion Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.