US Bridges

Winter Harbor Rd. over Fox Hall Swamp

Fair

Westmoreland County, Virginia · 1.3M RTE654-1.2M RTE625 · Structure no. 000000000019240

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winter Harbor Rd. over Fox Hall Swamp is a steel culvert carrying Winter Harbor Rd. over Fox Hall Swamp in Westmoreland County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 106 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWinter Harbor Rd.
CrossesFox Hall Swamp
Location1.3M RTE654-1.2M RTE625
RouteCounty Highway 639
Coordinates38.15701, -76.9618
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2019)
Projected traffic106 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winter Harbor Rd. over Fox Hall Swamp built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winter Harbor Rd. over Fox Hall 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Winter Harbor Rd. over Fox Hall Swamp carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Winter Harbor Rd. over Fox Hall Swamp?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Winter Harbor Rd. over Fox Hall Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.