US Bridges

Swinging Bridge RD over Hat Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · .05-RT 601/.75-RT 602 · Structure no. 000000000004208

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,096
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swinging Bridge RD over Hat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Swinging Bridge RD over Hat Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6 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 1,096 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,222 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSwinging Bridge RD
CrossesHat Creek
Location.05-RT 601/.75-RT 602
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08302, -78.93334
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,096 (2022)
Projected traffic1,222 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Swinging Bridge RD over Hat Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swinging Bridge RD over Hat Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Swinging Bridge RD over Hat Creek carry?

About 1,096 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Swinging Bridge RD over Hat Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Swinging Bridge RD over Hat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.