US Bridges

Loving Union Road over Joseph Swamp

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 0.32 FR 620 & 0.41 to 662 · Structure no. 000000000014107

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loving Union Road over Joseph Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Loving Union Road over Joseph Swamp in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 425 vehicles a day, projected to reach 566 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLoving Union Road
CrossesJoseph Swamp
Location0.32 FR 620 & 0.41 to 662
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07561, -77.2776
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2022)
Projected traffic566 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Loving Union Road over Joseph Swamp built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loving Union Road over Joseph 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Loving Union Road over Joseph Swamp carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Loving Union Road over Joseph Swamp?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Loving Union Road over Joseph Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.