US Bridges

Ivor Road over Barlow Mill Run

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.50 Mi. to Int. Rte. 626 · Structure no. 000000000017788

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,490
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ivor Road over Barlow Mill Run is a concrete culvert carrying Ivor Road over Barlow Mill Run in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,175 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesIvor Road
CrossesBarlow Mill Run
Location0.50 Mi. to Int. Rte. 626
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85257, -76.98118
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic1,490 (2022)
Projected traffic2,175 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$123 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ivor Road over Barlow Mill Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ivor Road over Barlow Mill Run 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ivor Road over Barlow Mill Run carry?

About 1,490 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ivor Road over Barlow Mill Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ivor Road over Barlow Mill Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.