US Bridges

Southampton Pkwy over Branch Buckhorn Swamp

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 3.41 to 35 / 0.4 to 609 · Structure no. 000000000017732

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,312
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southampton Pkwy over Branch Buckhorn Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Southampton Pkwy over Branch Buckhorn Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,312 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,080 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSouthampton Pkwy
CrossesBranch Buckhorn Swamp
Location3.41 to 35 / 0.4 to 609
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.70737, -77.16235
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic15,312 (2022)
Projected traffic17,080 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Southampton Pkwy over Branch Buckhorn Swamp built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southampton Pkwy over Branch Buckhorn Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Southampton Pkwy over Branch Buckhorn Swamp carry?

About 15,312 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Southampton Pkwy over Branch Buckhorn Swamp?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Southampton Pkwy over Branch Buckhorn Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.