US Bridges

Swords Creek Road over Swords Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · .21M to 734 & .06M to 734 · Structure no. 000000000016334

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,372
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swords Creek Road over Swords Creek is a concrete slab carrying Swords Creek Road over Swords Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 75 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 2,372 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,558 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSwords Creek Road
CrossesSwords Creek
Location.21M to 734 & .06M to 734
RouteState Highway 67
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.04651, -81.92165
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,372 (2022)
Projected traffic3,558 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Swords Creek Road over Swords Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Swords Creek Road over Swords Creek 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 Swords Creek Road over Swords Creek carry?

About 2,372 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Swords Creek Road over Swords Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Swords Creek Road over Swords Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.