US Bridges

Mineral Springs RD over Spivey Swamp

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.60MI.FR.INT.RTE:677 · Structure no. 000000000022114

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mineral Springs RD over Spivey Swamp is a steel culvert carrying Mineral Springs RD over Spivey Swamp in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 763 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMineral Springs RD
CrossesSpivey Swamp
Location0.60MI.FR.INT.RTE:677
RouteCity Street 616
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58511, -76.67808
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2002)
Projected traffic763 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mineral Springs RD over Spivey Swamp built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mineral Springs RD over Spivey 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 Mineral Springs RD over Spivey Swamp carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mineral Springs RD over Spivey Swamp?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Mineral Springs RD over Spivey Swamp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.