US Bridges

Concord Sappony RD over Harris Swamp

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 2.20 FR 619/0.40 to 649 · Structure no. 000000000018381

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concord Sappony RD over Harris Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying Concord Sappony RD over Harris Swamp in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesConcord Sappony RD
CrossesHarris Swamp
Location2.20 FR 619/0.40 to 649
RouteCounty Highway 681
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.89641, -77.53478
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2022)
Projected traffic88 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$90 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Concord Sappony RD over Harris Swamp built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Concord Sappony RD over Harris 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Concord Sappony RD over Harris Swamp carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Concord Sappony RD over Harris Swamp?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Concord Sappony RD over Harris Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.