US Bridges

Franklin Bypass over Trib Beaverdam Swamp

Fair

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.40 Miles from Route 656 · Structure no. 000000000026650

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,339
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Bypass over Trib Beaverdam Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Franklin Bypass over Trib Beaverdam Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,339 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,493 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Bypass
CrossesTrib Beaverdam Swamp
Location0.40 Miles from Route 656
RouteU.S. Route 258
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.68057, -76.89852
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,339 (2022)
Projected traffic1,493 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Franklin Bypass over Trib Beaverdam Swamp built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Bypass over Trib 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Bypass over Trib Beaverdam Swamp carry?

About 1,339 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Franklin Bypass over Trib Beaverdam Swamp?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Franklin Bypass over Trib Beaverdam Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.