US Bridges

George Town Road over Coppahaunk Swamp

Good

Sussex County, Virginia · .60 Rte. 460/.50 Rte. 614 · Structure no. 000000000018320

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
217
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Town Road over Coppahaunk Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying George Town Road over Coppahaunk Swamp in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 217 vehicles a day, projected to reach 352 by 2045. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorge Town Road
CrossesCoppahaunk Swamp
Location.60 Rte. 460/.50 Rte. 614
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.01394, -77.04585
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2014)
Projected traffic352 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 George Town Road over Coppahaunk Swamp built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is George Town Road over Coppahaunk 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does George Town Road over Coppahaunk Swamp carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is George Town Road over Coppahaunk Swamp?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns George Town Road over Coppahaunk Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.