US Bridges

Fairwood Road over Warwick Swamp

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 0.55 FR 607 & 0.2 to 1130 · Structure no. 000000000026115

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
549
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairwood Road over Warwick Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fairwood Road over Warwick Swamp in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 549 vehicles a day, projected to reach 783 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFairwood Road
CrossesWarwick Swamp
Location0.55 FR 607 & 0.2 to 1130
RouteCounty Highway 622
Coordinates37.11603, -77.38978
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic549 (2017)
Projected traffic783 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Fairwood Road over Warwick Swamp built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairwood Road over Warwick 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fairwood Road over Warwick Swamp carry?

About 549 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Fairwood Road over Warwick Swamp?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Fairwood Road over Warwick Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.