US Bridges

Courtland Road over Wildcat Swamp

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 1.60 from 600/0.85 to 620 · Structure no. 000000000018336

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courtland Road over Wildcat Swamp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Courtland Road over Wildcat Swamp in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 820 vehicles a day, projected to reach 914 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCourtland Road
CrossesWildcat Swamp
Location1.60 from 600/0.85 to 620
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.9549, -76.99277
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2022)
Projected traffic914 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Courtland Road over Wildcat Swamp built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Courtland Road over Wildcat 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Courtland Road over Wildcat Swamp carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Courtland Road over Wildcat Swamp?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Courtland Road over Wildcat Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.