US Bridges

Indian Town Road over Buckhorn Swamp

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.68 to 609 0.90 to 758 · Structure no. 000000000017834

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Town Road over Buckhorn Swamp is a concrete slab carrying Indian Town Road over Buckhorn Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Town Road
CrossesBuckhorn Swamp
Location0.68 to 609 0.90 to 758
RouteCounty Highway 651
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75016, -77.15867
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Indian Town Road over Buckhorn Swamp built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Town Road over Buckhorn 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Town Road over Buckhorn Swamp carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Indian Town Road over Buckhorn Swamp?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Town Road over Buckhorn Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.