US Bridges

Tucker Swamp Road over Seacock Swamp

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 1.00 to 600 0.40 to 603 · Structure no. 000000000017814

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucker Swamp Road over Seacock Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying Tucker Swamp Road over Seacock Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 267 vehicles a day, projected to reach 371 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesTucker Swamp Road
CrossesSeacock Swamp
Location1.00 to 600 0.40 to 603
RouteCounty Highway 635
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.8206, -76.883
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2018)
Projected traffic371 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$638 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tucker Swamp Road over Seacock Swamp built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tucker Swamp Road over Seacock Swamp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Tucker Swamp Road over Seacock Swamp carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Tucker Swamp Road over Seacock Swamp?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Tucker Swamp Road over Seacock Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.