US Bridges

Pope Station Road over Buckhorn Swamp

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.80 to 58 / 0.40 to 652 · Structure no. 000000000017772

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
237
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pope Station Road over Buckhorn Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pope Station Road over Buckhorn Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 237 vehicles a day, projected to reach 269 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPope Station Road
CrossesBuckhorn Swamp
Location0.80 to 58 / 0.40 to 652
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.7167, -77.1666
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2018)
Projected traffic269 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$151 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pope Station Road over Buckhorn Swamp built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pope Station Road over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pope Station Road over Buckhorn Swamp carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Pope Station Road over Buckhorn Swamp?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pope Station Road over Buckhorn Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.