US Bridges

Seacock Chapel RD over Round Hill Swamp

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.60 to 631 0.80 to 605 · Structure no. 000000000017783

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
121
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seacock Chapel RD over Round Hill Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying Seacock Chapel RD over Round Hill Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 121 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSeacock Chapel RD
CrossesRound Hill Swamp
Location0.60 to 631 0.80 to 605
RouteCounty Highway 614
Coordinates36.8508, -76.93864
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2018)
Projected traffic137 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$412 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seacock Chapel RD over Round Hill Swamp built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seacock Chapel RD over Round Hill 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Seacock Chapel RD over Round Hill Swamp carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Seacock Chapel RD over Round Hill Swamp?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Seacock Chapel RD over Round Hill Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.