Hitchcock Road over Blackwater Swamp
PoorPosted for loadPrince George County, Virginia · 0.80 FR 629 & 0.70 to 695 · Structure no. 000000000014097
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 113 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 116
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hitchcock Road over Blackwater Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hitchcock Road over Blackwater Swamp in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 116 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Hitchcock Road over Blackwater Swamp built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hitchcock Road over Blackwater Swamp 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Hitchcock Road over Blackwater Swamp carry?
About 116 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Hitchcock Road over Blackwater Swamp?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Hitchcock Road over Blackwater Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.