US Bridges

Tucker Swamp Road over NS Railroad

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 1.00 FR 622 0.08 to 460 · Structure no. 000000000030445

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucker Swamp Road over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tucker Swamp Road over NS Railroad in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 631 by 2045. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTucker Swamp Road
CrossesNS Railroad
Location1.00 FR 622 0.08 to 460
RouteCounty Highway 635
Coordinates36.88442, -76.86178
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2018)
Projected traffic631 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Tucker Swamp Road over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tucker Swamp Road over NS Railroad 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Tucker Swamp Road over NS Railroad carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Tucker Swamp Road over NS Railroad?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Tucker Swamp Road over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.