US Bridges

Pine Hill Rd. over Pine Hill Creek

FairPosted for load

King George County, Virginia · 0.7M RTE629-0.8M RTE205 · Structure no. 000000000010570

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
436
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Hill Rd. over Pine Hill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Hill Rd. over Pine Hill Creek in King George County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 436 vehicles a day, projected to reach 637 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Hill Rd.
CrossesPine Hill Creek
Location0.7M RTE629-0.8M RTE205
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyKing George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.25254, -77.09945
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2022)
Projected traffic637 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Hill Rd. over Pine Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Hill Rd. over Pine Hill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Hill Rd. over Pine Hill Creek carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pine Hill Rd. over Pine Hill Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Hill Rd. over Pine Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.