US Bridges

Proctor Bridge RD over Proctor Swamp

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 2.51 Mi. to Int. Rte. 617 · Structure no. 000000000017787

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Proctor Bridge RD over Proctor Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Proctor Bridge RD over Proctor Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 234 vehicles a day, projected to reach 261 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesProctor Bridge RD
CrossesProctor Swamp
Location2.51 Mi. to Int. Rte. 617
RouteCounty Highway 616
Coordinates36.96748, -76.86316
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2022)
Projected traffic261 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Proctor Bridge RD over Proctor Swamp built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Proctor Bridge RD over Proctor 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Proctor Bridge RD over Proctor Swamp carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Proctor Bridge RD over Proctor Swamp?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Proctor Bridge RD over Proctor Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.