US Bridges

Broadwater Road over Blackwater River

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.50 Miles from Route 646 · Structure no. 000000000010401

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,987
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadwater Road over Blackwater River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Broadwater Road over Blackwater River in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 1,987 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,901 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadwater Road
CrossesBlackwater River
Location0.50 Miles from Route 646
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90596, -76.81759
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,987 (2022)
Projected traffic2,901 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Broadwater Road over Blackwater River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadwater Road over Blackwater River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Broadwater Road over Blackwater River carry?

About 1,987 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Broadwater Road over Blackwater River?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Broadwater Road over Blackwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.