US Bridges

Bull Hill Road over Blackwater Swamp

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 0.63 FR 634 & 0.40 to 106 · Structure no. 000000000014114

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,892
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bull Hill Road over Blackwater Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bull Hill Road over Blackwater Swamp in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5 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 4,892 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,729 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBull Hill Road
CrossesBlackwater Swamp
Location0.63 FR 634 & 0.40 to 106
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21868, -77.3107
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,892 (2022)
Projected traffic6,729 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bull Hill Road over Blackwater Swamp built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bull Hill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bull Hill Road over Blackwater Swamp carry?

About 4,892 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bull Hill Road over Blackwater Swamp?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bull Hill Road over Blackwater Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.