US Bridges

Hines Road over Blackwater Swamp

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 0.59 FR 613 & 3.58 to 611 · Structure no. 000000000014103

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
578
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hines Road over Blackwater Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hines Road over Blackwater Swamp in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 578 vehicles a day, projected to reach 844 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesHines Road
CrossesBlackwater Swamp
Location0.59 FR 613 & 3.58 to 611
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.13407, -77.20862
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2022)
Projected traffic844 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Hines Road over Blackwater Swamp built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hines Road over Blackwater 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 Hines Road over Blackwater Swamp carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hines Road over Blackwater Swamp?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hines Road over Blackwater Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.