US Bridges

Corinth Chapel Roa over March Swamp

Good

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.2 to 745 / 2.1 to 666 · Structure no. 000000000029441

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corinth Chapel Roa over March Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Corinth Chapel Roa over March Swamp in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 183 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCorinth Chapel Roa
CrossesMarch Swamp
Location0.2 to 745 / 2.1 to 666
RouteCity Street 667
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.57258, -76.8568
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2002)
Projected traffic183 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Corinth Chapel Roa over March Swamp built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corinth Chapel Roa over March Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Corinth Chapel Roa over March Swamp carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Corinth Chapel Roa over March Swamp?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Corinth Chapel Roa over March Swamp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.