US Bridges

Kellos Mill Road over Lightwood Swamp

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.40 Mi. to Int. Rte. 605 · Structure no. 000000000017763

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
221
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kellos Mill Road over Lightwood Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kellos Mill Road over Lightwood Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 221 vehicles a day, projected to reach 251 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKellos Mill Road
CrossesLightwood Swamp
Location0.40 Mi. to Int. Rte. 605
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.8859, -76.97006
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2018)
Projected traffic251 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$114 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kellos Mill Road over Lightwood Swamp built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kellos Mill Road over Lightwood 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Kellos Mill Road over Lightwood Swamp carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Kellos Mill Road over Lightwood Swamp?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Kellos Mill Road over Lightwood Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.