US Bridges

Raynor Road over Branch Pouches Swamp

Good

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.25 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 625 · Structure no. 000000000024466

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
162
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raynor Road over Branch Pouches Swamp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Raynor Road over Branch Pouches Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 162 vehicles a day, projected to reach 262 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRaynor Road
CrossesBranch Pouches Swamp
Location0.25 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 625
RouteCounty Highway 681
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.96078, -76.76749
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2014)
Projected traffic262 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 Raynor Road over Branch Pouches Swamp built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raynor Road over Branch Pouches Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Raynor Road over Branch Pouches Swamp carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Raynor Road over Branch Pouches Swamp?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Raynor Road over Branch Pouches Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.