US Bridges

Black Creek Road over Branch Cypress Swamp

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 1.15 Mi. to Int. Rte. 640 · Structure no. 000000000017816

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,098
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Creek Road over Branch Cypress Swamp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Black Creek Road over Branch Cypress Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,098 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,224 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBlack Creek Road
CrossesBranch Cypress Swamp
Location1.15 Mi. to Int. Rte. 640
RouteCounty Highway 635
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74124, -76.93848
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,098 (2022)
Projected traffic1,224 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Black Creek Road over Branch Cypress Swamp built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Creek Road over Branch Cypress 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Black Creek Road over Branch Cypress Swamp carry?

About 1,098 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Black Creek Road over Branch Cypress Swamp?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Black Creek Road over Branch Cypress Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.