US Bridges

Dragonville Rd. over Timber Branch Swamp

Fair

King and Queen County, Virginia · 0.6M RTE614N-0.1M RTE614S · Structure no. 000000000010600

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dragonville Rd. over Timber Branch Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dragonville Rd. over Timber Branch Swamp in King and Queen County, Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 56 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 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesDragonville Rd.
CrossesTimber Branch Swamp
Location0.6M RTE614N-0.1M RTE614S
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyKing and Queen County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.69241, -76.77486
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.7 US tons
Inventory rating71.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2022)
Projected traffic137 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Dragonville Rd. over Timber Branch Swamp built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Dragonville Rd. over Timber Branch Swamp 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Dragonville Rd. over Timber Branch Swamp carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dragonville Rd. over Timber Branch Swamp?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dragonville Rd. over Timber Branch Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.