US Bridges

Holly Bush Road over Branch Cypress Swamp

Fair

Surry County, Virginia · 0.65 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 630 · Structure no. 000000000018205

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
27 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Bush Road over Branch Cypress Swamp is a other culvert carrying Holly Bush Road over Branch Cypress Swamp in Surry County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHolly Bush Road
CrossesBranch Cypress Swamp
Location0.65 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 630
RouteCounty Highway 618
CountySurry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10989, -76.89451
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2018)
Projected traffic124 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Holly Bush Road over Branch Cypress Swamp built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly Bush Road over Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Holly Bush Road over Branch Cypress Swamp carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Holly Bush Road over Branch Cypress Swamp?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Holly Bush Road over Branch Cypress Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.