US Bridges

Three Creeks Road over Hornet Swamp

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.60 to 612 /1.10 to 609 · Structure no. 000000000017900

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
415
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Three Creeks Road over Hornet Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Three Creeks Road over Hornet Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 415 vehicles a day, projected to reach 505 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesThree Creeks Road
CrossesHornet Swamp
Location0.60 to 612 /1.10 to 609
RouteCounty Highway 735
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76269, -77.26567
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating65.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2022)
Projected traffic505 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Three Creeks Road over Hornet Swamp built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Three Creeks Road over Hornet 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Three Creeks Road over Hornet Swamp carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Three Creeks Road over Hornet Swamp?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Three Creeks Road over Hornet Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.