US Bridges

Arthur Drive over Spivey Swamp

Good

Suffolk city, Virginia · .15 FR 671/1.65 to 616 · Structure no. 000000000030826

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arthur Drive over Spivey Swamp is a concrete frame carrying Arthur Drive over Spivey Swamp in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 213 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesArthur Drive
CrossesSpivey Swamp
Location.15 FR 671/1.65 to 616
RouteCity Street 643
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.59494, -76.73711
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2002)
Projected traffic213 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Arthur Drive over Spivey Swamp built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arthur Drive over Spivey 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Arthur Drive over Spivey Swamp carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Arthur Drive over Spivey Swamp?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Arthur Drive over Spivey Swamp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.