US Bridges

Fortsville Road over Applewhite Swamp

Poor

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.35 MI to Int. Rte. 610 · Structure no. 000000000017780

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fortsville Road over Applewhite Swamp is a steel culvert carrying Fortsville Road over Applewhite Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFortsville Road
CrossesApplewhite Swamp
Location0.35 MI to Int. Rte. 610
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72682, -77.35049
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2018)
Projected traffic59 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$69 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fortsville Road over Applewhite Swamp built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fortsville Road over Applewhite Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Fortsville Road over Applewhite Swamp carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Fortsville Road over Applewhite Swamp?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Fortsville Road over Applewhite Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.