US Bridges

Carolina Road over Cypress Swamp

Good

Suffolk city, Virginia · 5.26 Mi.Fr.N.C.State Line · Structure no. 000000000031728

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,281
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carolina Road over Cypress Swamp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carolina Road over Cypress Swamp in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,281 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,593 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCarolina Road
CrossesCypress Swamp
Location5.26 Mi.Fr.N.C.State Line
RouteState Highway 32
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.62327, -76.60156
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,281 (2022)
Projected traffic4,593 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Carolina Road over Cypress Swamp built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carolina Road over Cypress 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Carolina Road over Cypress Swamp carry?

About 4,281 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Carolina Road over Cypress Swamp?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Carolina Road over Cypress Swamp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.