US Bridges

Butler Farm Road over Beaverdam Swamp

Fair

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.05 Mi.Fr.Southampton CO · Structure no. 000000000026218

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
952
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butler Farm Road over Beaverdam Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Butler Farm Road over Beaverdam Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 952 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesButler Farm Road
CrossesBeaverdam Swamp
Location0.05 Mi.Fr.Southampton CO
RouteCounty Highway 691
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67066, -76.91074
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic952 (2014)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$134 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Butler Farm Road over Beaverdam Swamp built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butler Farm 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Butler Farm Road over Beaverdam Swamp carry?

About 952 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Butler Farm Road over Beaverdam Swamp?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Butler Farm Road over Beaverdam Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.