US Bridges

Farmers Bridge RD over Assamoosick Swamp

FairPosted for load

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.90 Mi. to Int. Rte. 35 · Structure no. 000000000017767

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmers Bridge RD over Assamoosick Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farmers Bridge RD over Assamoosick Swamp in Southampton 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2045. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFarmers Bridge RD
CrossesAssamoosick Swamp
Location0.90 Mi. to Int. Rte. 35
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83873, -77.11526
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.3 US tons
Inventory rating9.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$420 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farmers Bridge RD over Assamoosick Swamp built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farmers Bridge RD over Assamoosick Swamp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Farmers Bridge RD over Assamoosick Swamp carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Farmers Bridge RD over Assamoosick Swamp?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Farmers Bridge RD over Assamoosick Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.