US Bridges

Fortsville Road over Browns Branch

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 1.00 Mi. to Int. Rte. 615 · Structure no. 000000000026570

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fortsville Road over Browns Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Fortsville Road over Browns Branch in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFortsville Road
CrossesBrowns Branch
Location1.00 Mi. to Int. Rte. 615
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.71609, -77.40797
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2018)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Browns Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fortsville Road over Browns Branch 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 Browns Branch carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Fortsville Road over Browns Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Fortsville Road over Browns Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.