Pine Hill Road over Hughes River
PoorMadison County, Virginia · .32 FR Rapp CO&.08 to 600 · Structure no. 000000000011828
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pine Hill Road over Hughes River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Hill Road over Hughes River in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.
It carries about 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2045. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pine Hill Road over Hughes River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pine Hill Road over Hughes River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Pine Hill Road over Hughes River carry?
About 27 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Pine Hill Road over Hughes River?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Pine Hill Road over Hughes River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.