US Bridges

Courtland Road over Wildcat Swamp

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 1.55 from 600/0.90 to 620 · Structure no. 000000000018337

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courtland Road over Wildcat Swamp is a steel culvert carrying Courtland Road over Wildcat Swamp in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCourtland Road
CrossesWildcat Swamp
Location1.55 from 600/0.90 to 620
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.95396, -76.99282
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 1979, making it 46 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 February 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Courtland Road over Wildcat Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.