US Bridges

Monroe Road over Darden Mill Run

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.20 MI to Int. RTE 683 · Structure no. 000000000017885

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
218
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Road over Darden Mill Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monroe Road over Darden Mill Run in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 218 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMonroe Road
CrossesDarden Mill Run
Location0.20 MI to Int. RTE 683
RouteCounty Highway 684
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.57143, -77.03856
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2022)
Projected traffic256 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Monroe Road over Darden Mill Run built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe Road over Darden Mill Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Monroe Road over Darden Mill Run carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Road over Darden Mill Run?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Road over Darden Mill Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.