US Bridges

White Marsh Road over Moores Swamp

Fair

Surry County, Virginia · 0.40 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 622 · Structure no. 000000000018201

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
512
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Marsh Road over Moores Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying White Marsh Road over Moores Swamp in Surry County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 512 vehicles a day, projected to reach 728 by 2045. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite Marsh Road
CrossesMoores Swamp
Location0.40 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 622
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountySurry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.02999, -76.82898
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic512 (2022)
Projected traffic728 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 White Marsh Road over Moores Swamp built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Marsh Road over Moores 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does White Marsh Road over Moores Swamp carry?

About 512 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is White Marsh Road over Moores Swamp?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns White Marsh Road over Moores Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.