Seacock Chapel RD over Seacock Swamp
PoorPosted for loadSouthampton County, Virginia · 0.20 Mi. to Int. Rte. 605 · Structure no. 000000000017781
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 164 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 365
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seacock Chapel RD over Seacock Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seacock Chapel RD over Seacock Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 365 vehicles a day, projected to reach 434 by 2045. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Seacock Chapel RD over Seacock Swamp built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Seacock Chapel RD over Seacock 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Seacock Chapel RD over Seacock Swamp carry?
About 365 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Seacock Chapel RD over Seacock Swamp?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Seacock Chapel RD over Seacock Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.