US Bridges

Kingswood Road over Hyco River

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 2.00 to 658-2.65 to 602 · Structure no. 000000000009331

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingswood Road over Hyco River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kingswood Road over Hyco River in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2045. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKingswood Road
CrossesHyco River
Location2.00 to 658-2.65 to 602
RouteCounty Highway 738
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.63571, -78.80482
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2020)
Projected traffic91 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Kingswood Road over Hyco River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingswood Road over Hyco River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Kingswood Road over Hyco River carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Kingswood Road over Hyco River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Kingswood Road over Hyco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.