US Bridges

Ivor Road over Coscorie Branch

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 1.80 Mi. to Int. Rte. 35 · Structure no. 000000000017791

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,202
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ivor Road over Coscorie Branch is a steel culvert carrying Ivor Road over Coscorie Branch in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 1,202 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,290 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesIvor Road
CrossesCoscorie Branch
Location1.80 Mi. to Int. Rte. 35
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74791, -77.0629
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,202 (2022)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$110 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ivor Road over Coscorie Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ivor Road over Coscorie Branch 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 Ivor Road over Coscorie Branch carry?

About 1,202 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ivor Road over Coscorie Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Ivor Road over Coscorie Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.