US Bridges

Delaware Road over Southampton Pkwy

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 00.50 688 / 01.10 to 58BU · Structure no. 000000000017889

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,574
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delaware Road over Southampton Pkwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Delaware Road over Southampton Pkwy in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,574 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,424 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDelaware Road
CrossesSouthampton Pkwy
Location00.50 688 / 01.10 to 58BU
RouteCounty Highway 687
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67457, -76.98009
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,574 (2018)
Projected traffic2,424 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Delaware Road over Southampton Pkwy built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delaware Road over Southampton Pkwy 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Delaware Road over Southampton Pkwy carry?

About 1,574 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Delaware Road over Southampton Pkwy?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Delaware Road over Southampton Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.