US Bridges

Governor Darden RD over Darden Mill Pond

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 4.27 to T1505/0.O5 to 643 · Structure no. 000000000017828

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
531
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Governor Darden RD over Darden Mill Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Governor Darden RD over Darden Mill Pond in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 531 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesGovernor Darden RD
CrossesDarden Mill Pond
Location4.27 to T1505/0.O5 to 643
RouteCounty Highway 646
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75437, -77.00428
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic531 (2022)
Projected traffic592 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Governor Darden RD over Darden Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Governor Darden RD over Darden Mill Pond 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 Governor Darden RD over Darden Mill Pond carry?

About 531 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Governor Darden RD over Darden Mill Pond?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Governor Darden RD over Darden Mill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.