US Bridges

Jackson River Tpke over Jerrys Run

Fair

Bath County, Virginia · 0.97 Rt 603 - 0.28 Rt 702 · Structure no. 000000000002554

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson River Tpke over Jerrys Run is a concrete slab carrying Jackson River Tpke over Jerrys Run in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 93 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 329 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesJackson River Tpke
CrossesJerrys Run
Location0.97 Rt 603 - 0.28 Rt 702
RouteCounty Highway 687
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2022)
Projected traffic367 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Jackson River Tpke over Jerrys Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Jackson River Tpke over Jerrys Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson River Tpke over Jerrys Run carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jackson River Tpke over Jerrys Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson River Tpke over Jerrys Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.