US Bridges

Hog Island Road over Plant Discharge Canal

Fair

Surry County, Virginia · 4.6 Mi. Fr. Int. Rte. 617 · Structure no. 000000000018220

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
350 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,836
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hog Island Road over Plant Discharge Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hog Island Road over Plant Discharge Canal in Surry County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,836 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,165 by 2042. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHog Island Road
CrossesPlant Discharge Canal
Location4.6 Mi. Fr. Int. Rte. 617
RouteCounty Highway 650
CountySurry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.16764, -76.69942
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,836 (2022)
Projected traffic2,165 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$130 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hog Island Road over Plant Discharge Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hog Island Road over Plant Discharge Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hog Island Road over Plant Discharge Canal carry?

About 1,836 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hog Island Road over Plant Discharge Canal?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hog Island Road over Plant Discharge Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.