US Bridges

River Run Trail over Ducks Swamp

Fair

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 1.35 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 648 · Structure no. 000000000024214

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
467
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Run Trail over Ducks Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying River Run Trail over Ducks Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 467 vehicles a day, projected to reach 729 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Run Trail
CrossesDucks Swamp
Location1.35 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 648
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77791, -76.84492
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic467 (2017)
Projected traffic729 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 River Run Trail over Ducks Swamp built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Run Trail over Ducks 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 2024.

How much traffic does River Run Trail over Ducks Swamp carry?

About 467 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is River Run Trail over Ducks Swamp?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns River Run Trail over Ducks Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.