US Bridges

South Crater Road over Second Swamp

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 0.23 FR 626 & 0.72 to 629 · Structure no. 000000000014071

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,129
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Crater Road over Second Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Crater Road over Second Swamp in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 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 8,129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,660 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Crater Road
CrossesSecond Swamp
Location0.23 FR 626 & 0.72 to 629
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.15878, -77.35432
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,129 (2022)
Projected traffic9,660 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$936 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Crater Road over Second Swamp built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Crater 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does South Crater Road over Second Swamp carry?

About 8,129 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is South Crater Road over Second Swamp?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns South Crater Road over Second Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.