US Bridges

Sycamore Ave over Branch Darden Millpond

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.11 MI to Int. Rte. 643 · Structure no. 000000000017810

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore Ave over Branch Darden Millpond is a steel culvert carrying Sycamore Ave over Branch Darden Millpond in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 592 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSycamore Ave
CrossesBranch Darden Millpond
Location0.11 MI to Int. Rte. 643
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77398, -77.00442
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 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 traffic580 (2018)
Projected traffic592 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sycamore Ave over Branch Darden Millpond built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sycamore Ave over Branch Darden Millpond 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sycamore Ave over Branch Darden Millpond carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Sycamore Ave over Branch Darden Millpond?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Sycamore Ave over Branch Darden Millpond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.