US Bridges

Timber Road over Second Swamp

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 0.40 FR 626 & 0.30 to End · Structure no. 000000000014018

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Timber Road over Second Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Timber Road over Second Swamp in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTimber Road
CrossesSecond Swamp
Location0.40 FR 626 & 0.30 to End
RouteInterstate 0F125
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.15864, -77.35099
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic57 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 Timber Road over Second Swamp built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Timber Road over Second 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Timber Road over Second Swamp carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Timber Road over Second Swamp?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Timber Road over Second Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.