US Bridges

Farmers Bridge RD over Assamoosick Swamp

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.75 MI to Int RTE 35 · Structure no. 000000000029357

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmers Bridge RD over Assamoosick Swamp is a steel culvert carrying Farmers Bridge RD over Assamoosick Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFarmers Bridge RD
CrossesAssamoosick Swamp
Location0.75 MI to Int RTE 35
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83823, -77.11681
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Farmers Bridge RD over Assamoosick Swamp built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farmers Bridge RD over Assamoosick 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Farmers Bridge RD over Assamoosick Swamp carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Farmers Bridge RD over Assamoosick Swamp?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Farmers Bridge RD over Assamoosick Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.