US Bridges

Proctors Bridge RD over Hickaneck Swamp

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 2.91 Mi. to Int. Rte. 621 · Structure no. 000000000030762

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Proctors Bridge RD over Hickaneck Swamp is a steel culvert carrying Proctors Bridge RD over Hickaneck Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 234 vehicles a day, projected to reach 261 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesProctors Bridge RD
CrossesHickaneck Swamp
Location2.91 Mi. to Int. Rte. 621
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94456, -76.88367
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2022)
Projected traffic261 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$112 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Proctors Bridge RD over Hickaneck Swamp built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Proctors Bridge RD over Hickaneck 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Proctors Bridge RD over Hickaneck Swamp carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Proctors Bridge RD over Hickaneck Swamp?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns Proctors Bridge RD over Hickaneck Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.