US Bridges

Route 608 over France Swamp

Fair

James City County, Virginia · 1.40 MI to Route 600 · Structure no. 000000000010524

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 608 over France Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Route 608 over France Swamp in James City County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 608
CrossesFrance Swamp
Location1.40 MI to Route 600
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyJames City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.40292, -76.78125
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2016)
Projected traffic58 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Route 608 over France Swamp built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 608 over France 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Route 608 over France Swamp carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Route 608 over France Swamp?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Route 608 over France Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.