US Bridges

Peters Bridge Road over Little Swamp

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 2.65 FR 735/0.65 to 632 · Structure no. 000000000018344

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peters Bridge Road over Little Swamp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Peters Bridge Road over Little Swamp in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 199 vehicles a day, projected to reach 322 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPeters Bridge Road
CrossesLittle Swamp
Location2.65 FR 735/0.65 to 632
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82602, -77.24184
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2014)
Projected traffic322 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Peters Bridge Road over Little Swamp built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peters Bridge Road over Little 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 2024.

How much traffic does Peters Bridge Road over Little Swamp carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Peters Bridge Road over Little Swamp?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Peters Bridge Road over Little Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.