US Bridges

Cabin Pond Lane over Branch Rosa Swamp

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 1.85 Mi. to Int. Rte. 659 · Structure no. 000000000017892

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cabin Pond Lane over Branch Rosa Swamp is a steel culvert carrying Cabin Pond Lane over Branch Rosa Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 243 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCabin Pond Lane
CrossesBranch Rosa Swamp
Location1.85 Mi. to Int. Rte. 659
RouteCounty Highway 702
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.63847, -77.26472
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic158 (2018)
Projected traffic243 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Cabin Pond Lane over Branch Rosa Swamp built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cabin Pond Lane over Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cabin Pond Lane over Branch Rosa Swamp carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Cabin Pond Lane over Branch Rosa Swamp?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Cabin Pond Lane over Branch Rosa Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.