US Bridges

Beaverdam Road over Seacorrie Swamp

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · .45 Fr. 622/1.15 to 604 · Structure no. 000000000018311

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
362
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaverdam Road over Seacorrie Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying Beaverdam Road over Seacorrie Swamp in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 362 vehicles a day, projected to reach 586 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaverdam Road
CrossesSeacorrie Swamp
Location.45 Fr. 622/1.15 to 604
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93386, -77.09731
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2014)
Projected traffic586 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$87 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaverdam Road over Seacorrie Swamp built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaverdam Road over Seacorrie 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 Beaverdam Road over Seacorrie Swamp carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Beaverdam Road over Seacorrie Swamp?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Beaverdam Road over Seacorrie Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.