US Bridges

Sussex Ave over Trib Seacock Swamp

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 0.09 FR 714/ 0.05 to 460 · Structure no. 000000000018382

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
763
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sussex Ave over Trib Seacock Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Sussex Ave over Trib Seacock Swamp in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 763 vehicles a day, projected to reach 851 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSussex Ave
CrossesTrib Seacock Swamp
Location0.09 FR 714/ 0.05 to 460
RouteCounty Highway 701
Coordinates36.97382, -76.98936
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic763 (2022)
Projected traffic851 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sussex Ave over Trib Seacock Swamp built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sussex Ave over Trib Seacock 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Sussex Ave over Trib Seacock Swamp carry?

About 763 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sussex Ave over Trib Seacock Swamp?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Sussex Ave over Trib Seacock Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.