US Bridges

Baltimore Road over Georges Branch

PoorPosted for load

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.60 FR694 &1.50 to Ameli · Structure no. 000000000006046

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,098
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baltimore Road over Georges Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baltimore Road over Georges Branch in Dinwiddie County, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,098 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,779 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBaltimore Road
CrossesGeorges Branch
Location0.60 FR694 &1.50 to Ameli
RouteCounty Highway 622
Coordinates37.17372, -77.75166
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.5 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,098 (2014)
Projected traffic1,779 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baltimore Road over Georges Branch built?

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

What condition is Baltimore Road over Georges Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Baltimore Road over Georges Branch carry?

About 1,098 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Baltimore Road over Georges Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Baltimore Road over Georges Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.