US Bridges

Swords Creek Road over Swords Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · 6.9MTO80&4.03MTOTAZ.CO · Structure no. 000000000016337

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 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 culvert carrying Swords Creek Road over Swords Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 2,372 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,645 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSwords Creek Road
CrossesSwords Creek
Location6.9MTO80&4.03MTOTAZ.CO
RouteState Highway 67
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07042, -81.92194
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,372 (2022)
Projected traffic2,645 by 2045
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 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

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 September 2023.

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 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Swords Creek Road over Swords Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.