US Bridges

Pruden Road over Beaverdam Swamp

Fair

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 1.60 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 615 · Structure no. 000000000010446

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pruden Road over Beaverdam Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Pruden Road over Beaverdam Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 6 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPruden Road
CrossesBeaverdam Swamp
Location1.60 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 615
RouteCounty Highway 696
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72698, -76.84005
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic88 (2014)
Projected traffic143 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 Pruden Road over Beaverdam Swamp built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pruden Road over Beaverdam 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pruden Road over Beaverdam Swamp carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Pruden Road over Beaverdam Swamp?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Pruden Road over Beaverdam Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.