US Bridges

Pine Hill Road over Branch of Hughes River

Good

Madison County, Virginia · .30 Fr.Rappco. &.05 TO600 · Structure no. 000000000031848

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
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 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesPine Hill Road
CrossesBranch of Hughes River
Location.30 Fr.Rappco. &.05 TO600
RouteCounty Highway 707
Coordinates38.57051, -78.27795
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2020)
Projected traffic38 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Pine Hill Road over Branch of Hughes River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Hill Road over Branch of Hughes River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 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 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Hill Road over Branch of Hughes River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.