US Bridges

INTERSTATE-295 Wbl over Bull Hill Run

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 1.64-CHSFLD & 1.90-RT.36 · Structure no. 000000000023289

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,901
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-295 Wbl over Bull Hill Run is a concrete culvert carrying INTERSTATE-295 Wbl over Bull Hill Run in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 16,901 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,167 by 2045. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-295 Wbl
CrossesBull Hill Run
Location1.64-CHSFLD & 1.90-RT.36
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates37.29108, -77.32854
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,901 (2022)
Projected traffic23,167 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 INTERSTATE-295 Wbl over Bull Hill Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-295 Wbl over Bull Hill Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-295 Wbl over Bull Hill Run carry?

About 16,901 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-295 Wbl over Bull Hill Run?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns INTERSTATE-295 Wbl over Bull Hill Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.