US Bridges

Crumpler Road over Terrapin Swamp

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.05 Miles to Route 621 · Structure no. 000000000017796

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
244
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crumpler Road over Terrapin Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crumpler Road over Terrapin Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 63 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 244 vehicles a day, projected to reach 362 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCrumpler Road
CrossesTerrapin Swamp
Location0.05 Miles to Route 621
RouteCounty Highway 618
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.97902, -76.86945
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating74.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2018)
Projected traffic362 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$121 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crumpler Road over Terrapin Swamp built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Crumpler Road over Terrapin 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Crumpler Road over Terrapin Swamp carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Crumpler Road over Terrapin Swamp?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Crumpler Road over Terrapin Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.