US Bridges

Fish Hatchery Rd. over Market Swamp

Fair

King and Queen County, Virginia · 0.5M RTE14- 0.4M Dead End · Structure no. 000000000010634

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fish Hatchery Rd. over Market Swamp is a concrete slab carrying Fish Hatchery Rd. over Market Swamp in King and Queen County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 93 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFish Hatchery Rd.
CrossesMarket Swamp
Location0.5M RTE14- 0.4M Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 685
CountyKing and Queen County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.73974, -76.93323
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2021)
Projected traffic67 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Fish Hatchery Rd. over Market Swamp built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Fish Hatchery Rd. over Market 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fish Hatchery Rd. over Market Swamp carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Fish Hatchery Rd. over Market Swamp?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Fish Hatchery Rd. over Market Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.