US Bridges

Poor Farm RD over Jackson River

Good

Bath County, Virginia · 1.05END MAINT-0.85 Rt 220 · Structure no. 000000000002498

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poor Farm RD over Jackson River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poor Farm RD over Jackson River in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesPoor Farm RD
CrossesJackson River
Location1.05END MAINT-0.85 Rt 220
RouteCounty Highway 623
Coordinates38.16864, -79.74918
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2021)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Poor Farm RD over Jackson River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poor Farm RD over Jackson River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Poor Farm RD over Jackson River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Poor Farm RD over Jackson River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Poor Farm RD over Jackson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.