US Bridges

Fortsville Road over Rawlings Swamp

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 1.90 Mi. to Int. Rte. 610 · Structure no. 000000000024456

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fortsville Road over Rawlings Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Fortsville Road over Rawlings Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFortsville Road
CrossesRawlings Swamp
Location1.90 Mi. to Int. Rte. 610
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72517, -77.37679
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2018)
Projected traffic59 by 2042
Trucks0%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fortsville Road over Rawlings Swamp built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fortsville Road over Rawlings 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Fortsville Road over Rawlings Swamp carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Fortsville Road over Rawlings Swamp?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fortsville Road over Rawlings Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.