US Bridges

Walton Lake Road over Second Swamp

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 0.59 to 661 & 0.66 to 630 · Structure no. 000000000014130

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,569
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walton Lake Road over Second Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Walton Lake Road over Second 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 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 2,569 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,864 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWalton Lake Road
CrossesSecond Swamp
Location0.59 to 661 & 0.66 to 630
RouteCounty Highway 649
Coordinates37.16442, -77.32407
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic2,569 (2022)
Projected traffic2,864 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Walton Lake Road over Second Swamp built?

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

What condition is Walton Lake Road over Second 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Walton Lake Road over Second Swamp carry?

About 2,569 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Walton Lake Road over Second Swamp?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Walton Lake Road over Second Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.