US Bridges

Seacock Chapel RD over Blackwater River

Fair

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.00 Mi.To Southampton Cl · Structure no. 000000000017784

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
978
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seacock Chapel RD over Blackwater River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seacock Chapel RD over Blackwater River in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 978 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,526 by 2045. The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSeacock Chapel RD
CrossesBlackwater River
Location0.00 Mi.To Southampton Cl
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86482, -76.83871
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic978 (2017)
Projected traffic1,526 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$635 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seacock Chapel RD over Blackwater River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seacock Chapel RD over Blackwater River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Seacock Chapel RD over Blackwater River carry?

About 978 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Seacock Chapel RD over Blackwater River?

The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Seacock Chapel RD over Blackwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.