US Bridges

History Land Hwy. over Latens Swamp

Fair

Richmond County, Virginia · 3.1M LANCAS.-11.4M RTE360 · Structure no. 000000000014775

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,625
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

History Land Hwy. over Latens Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying History Land Hwy. over Latens Swamp in Richmond County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 93 years old, older 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 3,625 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,755 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHistory Land Hwy.
CrossesLatens Swamp
Location3.1M LANCAS.-11.4M RTE360
RouteState Highway 3
CountyRichmond County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.85537, -76.61164
Functional classRural 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 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,625 (2022)
Projected traffic3,755 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 History Land Hwy. over Latens Swamp built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is History Land Hwy. over Latens 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does History Land Hwy. over Latens Swamp carry?

About 3,625 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is History Land Hwy. over Latens Swamp?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns History Land Hwy. over Latens Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.