US Bridges

South Crater Road over Warwick Swamp

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 0.57 FR 711 & 1.56 to 608 · Structure no. 000000000014072

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,397
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Crater Road over Warwick Swamp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Crater Road over Warwick Swamp in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 98 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 2,397 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,673 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Crater Road
CrossesWarwick Swamp
Location0.57 FR 711 & 1.56 to 608
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10613, -77.35447
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,397 (2022)
Projected traffic2,673 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 South Crater Road over Warwick Swamp built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is South Crater Road over Warwick 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 Warwick Swamp carry?

About 2,397 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is South Crater Road over Warwick Swamp?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns South Crater Road over Warwick Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.