US Bridges

Jenkins Bridge RD over Holdens Creek

Fair

Accomack County, Virginia · 0.58 FR 695/0.02 to 702 · Structure no. 000000000023598

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
814
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jenkins Bridge RD over Holdens Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jenkins Bridge RD over Holdens Creek in Accomack County, Virginia. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 32 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 814 vehicles a day, projected to reach 944 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJenkins Bridge RD
CrossesHoldens Creek
Location0.58 FR 695/0.02 to 702
RouteCounty Highway 701
CountyAccomack County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.92757, -75.60847
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic814 (2022)
Projected traffic944 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$293 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jenkins Bridge RD over Holdens Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Jenkins Bridge RD over Holdens Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Jenkins Bridge RD over Holdens Creek carry?

About 814 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jenkins Bridge RD over Holdens Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Jenkins Bridge RD over Holdens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.