US Bridges

New Design Road over Johnchecohunk Swamp

Fair

Surry County, Virginia · 1.35 Miles from Route 630 · Structure no. 000000000018197

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Design Road over Johnchecohunk Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying New Design Road over Johnchecohunk Swamp in Surry County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Design Road
CrossesJohnchecohunk Swamp
Location1.35 Miles from Route 630
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountySurry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08579, -76.9486
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2018)
Projected traffic109 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$32 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Design Road over Johnchecohunk Swamp built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Design Road over Johnchecohunk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does New Design Road over Johnchecohunk Swamp carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is New Design Road over Johnchecohunk Swamp?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns New Design Road over Johnchecohunk Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.