US Bridges

Buckhorn Qrtr RD over Buckhorn Swamp

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.50 Mi. to Int. Rte. 609 · Structure no. 000000000017838

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
271
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckhorn Qrtr RD over Buckhorn Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buckhorn Qrtr RD over Buckhorn Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 62 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 271 vehicles a day, projected to reach 291 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckhorn Qrtr RD
CrossesBuckhorn Swamp
Location0.50 Mi. to Int. Rte. 609
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72134, -77.15996
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2018)
Projected traffic291 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$188 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckhorn Qrtr RD over Buckhorn Swamp built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Buckhorn Qrtr RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Buckhorn Qrtr RD over Buckhorn Swamp carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Buckhorn Qrtr RD over Buckhorn Swamp?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Buckhorn Qrtr RD over Buckhorn Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.