US Bridges

Swindler Hollow RD over Piney River

Fair

Rappahannock County, Virginia · .40 FR 612 & 1.60 to 653 · Structure no. 000000000014682

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swindler Hollow RD over Piney River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swindler Hollow RD over Piney River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 71 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSwindler Hollow RD
CrossesPiney River
Location.40 FR 612 & 1.60 to 653
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.68134, -78.23818
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2019)
Projected traffic40 by 2045
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swindler Hollow RD over Piney River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Swindler Hollow RD over Piney River 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 Swindler Hollow RD over Piney River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Swindler Hollow RD over Piney River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Swindler Hollow RD over Piney River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.