US Bridges

Roundtree Crescent over Cypress Swamp

Poor

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.30 to 673 / 2.60 to 32 · Structure no. 000000000022113

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roundtree Crescent over Cypress Swamp is a steel culvert carrying Roundtree Crescent over Cypress Swamp in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoundtree Crescent
CrossesCypress Swamp
Location0.30 to 673 / 2.60 to 32
RouteCity Street 616
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60155, -76.63279
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic97 (2002)
Projected traffic118 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$60 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roundtree Crescent over Cypress Swamp built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roundtree Crescent over Cypress Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Roundtree Crescent over Cypress Swamp carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Roundtree Crescent over Cypress Swamp?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Roundtree Crescent over Cypress Swamp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.