US Bridges

Beale Place Drive over Pope Swamp

Fair

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.50 Miles from Route 649 · Structure no. 000000000023874

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
656
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beale Place Drive over Pope Swamp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beale Place Drive over Pope Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 656 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,063 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBeale Place Drive
CrossesPope Swamp
Location0.50 Miles from Route 649
RouteCounty Highway 646
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.88329, -76.79413
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic656 (2014)
Projected traffic1,063 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 Beale Place Drive over Pope Swamp built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beale Place Drive 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Beale Place Drive over Pope Swamp carry?

About 656 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Beale Place Drive over Pope Swamp?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Beale Place Drive over Pope Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.