US Bridges

Sunbeam Road over Cokemoke Mill

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.01 Mi. to Int. Rte. 679 · Structure no. 000000000026972

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunbeam Road over Cokemoke Mill is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Sunbeam Road over Cokemoke Mill in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSunbeam Road
CrossesCokemoke Mill
Location0.01 Mi. to Int. Rte. 679
RouteCounty Highway 680
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.55312, -77.01862
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2018)
Projected traffic98 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Sunbeam Road over Cokemoke Mill built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunbeam Road over Cokemoke Mill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Sunbeam Road over Cokemoke Mill carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Sunbeam Road over Cokemoke Mill?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Sunbeam Road over Cokemoke Mill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.