Berea Church Road over Cypress Swamp
GoodSouthampton County, Virginia · 0.10 to 637 1.10 to 635 · Structure no. 000000000017821
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 67
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Berea Church Road over Cypress Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berea Church Road over Cypress Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 93 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 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Berea Church Road over Cypress Swamp built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Berea Church Road over Cypress 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Berea Church Road over Cypress Swamp carry?
About 67 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Berea Church Road over Cypress Swamp?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Berea Church Road over Cypress Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.