Signpost Road over Mill Swamp
GoodSouthampton County, Virginia · 1.00 to 675 /2.64 to 673 · Structure no. 000000000017847
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 507
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Signpost Road over Mill Swamp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Signpost Road over Mill Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 507 vehicles a day, projected to reach 650 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Signpost Road over Mill Swamp built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Signpost Road over Mill 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Signpost Road over Mill Swamp carry?
About 507 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Signpost Road over Mill Swamp?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Signpost Road over Mill Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.