US Bridges

Cypress Swamp Lane over Cypress Swamp

Good

Surry County, Virginia · 1.30 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 40 · Structure no. 000000000026713

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Swamp Lane over Cypress Swamp is a steel culvert carrying Cypress Swamp Lane over Cypress Swamp in Surry County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCypress Swamp Lane
CrossesCypress Swamp
Location1.30 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 40
RouteCounty Highway 647
Coordinates37.14833, -76.96654
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2018)
Projected traffic76 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Cypress Swamp Lane over Cypress Swamp built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypress Swamp Lane over Cypress 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cypress Swamp Lane over Cypress Swamp carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Cypress Swamp Lane over Cypress Swamp?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Cypress Swamp Lane over Cypress Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.