US Bridges

Appleton Road over Round Hill Swamp

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.60 to 614 /0.60 to 616 · Structure no. 000000000017804

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Appleton Road over Round Hill Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Appleton Road over Round Hill Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 477 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAppleton Road
CrossesRound Hill Swamp
Location0.60 to 614 /0.60 to 616
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85473, -76.96887
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic310 (2018)
Projected traffic477 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Appleton Road over Round Hill Swamp built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Appleton Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Appleton Road over Round Hill Swamp carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Appleton Road over Round Hill Swamp?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Appleton Road over Round Hill Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.