Pine Hill Road over Branch of Hughes River
PoorClosed to trafficMadison County, Virginia · .30 FR Rapp CO &.05 TO600 · Structure no. 000000000011829
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pine Hill Road over Branch of Hughes River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Hill Road over Branch of Hughes River in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 82 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pine Hill Road over Branch of Hughes River built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Pine Hill Road over Branch of 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Pine Hill Road over Branch of Hughes River carry?
About 27 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Pine Hill Road over Branch of Hughes River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Pine Hill Road over Branch of Hughes River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.