US Bridges

Darden Scout Road over Branch Darden Millpond

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.20 Mi. to Int. Rte. 632 · Structure no. 000000000017824

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darden Scout Road over Branch Darden Millpond is a steel culvert carrying Darden Scout Road 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 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 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 191 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDarden Scout Road
CrossesBranch Darden Millpond
Location0.20 Mi. to Int. Rte. 632
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77049, -77.00536
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic124 (2018)
Projected traffic191 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Darden Scout Road over Branch Darden Millpond built?

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

What condition is Darden Scout Road over Branch Darden Millpond 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Darden Scout Road over Branch Darden Millpond carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Darden Scout Road over Branch Darden Millpond?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Darden Scout Road over Branch Darden Millpond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.