Little Texas Road over Flat Swamp
FairPosted for loadSouthampton County, Virginia · 0.20 Mi. to Int. Rte. 661 · Structure no. 000000000017840
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Texas Road over Flat Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Texas Road over Flat Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 54 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 72 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Texas Road over Flat Swamp built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Little Texas Road over Flat Swamp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Little Texas Road over Flat Swamp carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Little Texas Road over Flat Swamp?
The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Little Texas Road over Flat Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.