US Bridges

Doles Road over Branch Seacock Swamp

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.10 to 623 / 0.40 to 614 · Structure no. 000000000024615

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doles Road over Branch Seacock Swamp is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Doles Road over Branch Seacock 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 132 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDoles Road
CrossesBranch Seacock Swamp
Location0.10 to 623 / 0.40 to 614
RouteCounty Highway 600
Coordinates36.84431, -76.88942
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Doles Road over Branch Seacock Swamp built?

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

What condition is Doles Road over Branch Seacock 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Doles Road over Branch Seacock Swamp carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Doles Road over Branch Seacock Swamp?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.4 m).

Who owns Doles Road over Branch Seacock Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.