US Bridges

Lamore Drive over Second Swamp

FairPosted for load

Prince George County, Virginia · 0.80 FR 156 & 1.30 to 649 · Structure no. 000000000014113

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
82 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,519
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lamore Drive over Second Swamp is a steel culvert carrying Lamore Drive over Second Swamp in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,519 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,924 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLamore Drive
CrossesSecond Swamp
Location0.80 FR 156 & 1.30 to 649
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.16345, -77.29708
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,519 (2022)
Projected traffic3,924 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$25 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lamore Drive over Second Swamp built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Lamore Drive over Second 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lamore Drive over Second Swamp carry?

About 3,519 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lamore Drive over Second Swamp?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Lamore Drive over Second Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.