US Bridges

Brandy Pond Road over Hornet Swamp

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.35 to 608 / 1.65 to 612 · Structure no. 000000000025493

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandy Pond Road over Hornet Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Brandy Pond Road over Hornet Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBrandy Pond Road
CrossesHornet Swamp
Location0.35 to 608 / 1.65 to 612
RouteCounty Highway 655
Coordinates36.76457, -77.23089
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2018)
Projected traffic59 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Brandy Pond Road over Hornet Swamp built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brandy Pond 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 2024.

How much traffic does Brandy Pond Road over Hornet Swamp carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Brandy Pond Road over Hornet Swamp?

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

Who owns Brandy Pond Road over Hornet Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.