US Bridges

Cross Keys Road over Deal Swamp

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 1.35 to 35 / 0.65 to 671 · Structure no. 000000000017854

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
742
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Keys Road over Deal Swamp is a steel culvert carrying Cross Keys Road over Deal Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 50 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 742 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,143 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCross Keys Road
CrossesDeal Swamp
Location1.35 to 35 / 0.65 to 671
RouteCounty Highway 665
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60837, -77.17624
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic742 (2018)
Projected traffic1,143 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$301 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cross Keys Road over Deal Swamp built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Cross Keys Road over Deal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cross Keys Road over Deal Swamp carry?

About 742 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Cross Keys Road over Deal Swamp?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Cross Keys Road over Deal Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.