US Bridges

Clarksbury Road over Rosa Swamp

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.10 Mi. to Int. Rte. 702 · Structure no. 000000000017862

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
269
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarksbury Road over Rosa Swamp is a other culvert carrying Clarksbury Road over Rosa Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 269 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesClarksbury Road
CrossesRosa Swamp
Location0.10 Mi. to Int. Rte. 702
RouteCounty Highway 668
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.65353, -77.2242
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic269 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Clarksbury Road over Rosa Swamp built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clarksbury Road over Rosa 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 Clarksbury Road over Rosa Swamp carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Clarksbury Road over Rosa Swamp?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Clarksbury Road over Rosa Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.