US Bridges

Nebletts Mill Road over Joseph Swamp

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 2.45 to 625/ 2.45 to 35 · Structure no. 000000000018329

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nebletts Mill Road over Joseph Swamp is a concrete slab carrying Nebletts Mill Road over Joseph Swamp in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNebletts Mill Road
CrossesJoseph Swamp
Location2.45 to 625/ 2.45 to 35
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.00086, -77.21831
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic112 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Nebletts Mill Road over Joseph Swamp built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nebletts Mill Road over Joseph 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nebletts Mill Road over Joseph Swamp carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nebletts Mill Road over Joseph Swamp?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nebletts Mill Road over Joseph Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.