US Bridges

Rolfe Highway over Cypress Swamp

Fair

Surry County, Virginia · 7.11 Miles to Route 10 · Structure no. 000000000018184

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,501
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rolfe Highway over Cypress Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying Rolfe Highway over Cypress Swamp in Surry County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 1,501 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,674 by 2045. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRolfe Highway
CrossesCypress Swamp
Location7.11 Miles to Route 10
RouteState Highway 31
CountySurry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.05491, -76.92062
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,501 (2022)
Projected traffic1,674 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Rolfe Highway over Cypress Swamp built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rolfe Highway over Cypress Swamp 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rolfe Highway over Cypress Swamp carry?

About 1,501 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rolfe Highway over Cypress Swamp?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rolfe Highway over Cypress Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.