US Bridges

Tucker Swamp Road over Tucker Swamp

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.80 to 460 0.40 to 622 · Structure no. 000000000017817

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucker Swamp Road over Tucker Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tucker Swamp Road over Tucker Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 65 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 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 631 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTucker Swamp Road
CrossesTucker Swamp
Location0.80 to 460 0.40 to 622
RouteCounty Highway 635
Coordinates36.87611, -76.85989
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2018)
Projected traffic631 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$121 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tucker Swamp Road over Tucker Swamp built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Tucker Swamp Road over Tucker 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 April 2023.

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

About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Tucker Swamp Road over Tucker Swamp?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Tucker Swamp Road over Tucker Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.