Jones Ferry Road over Miry Creek
PoorPosted for loadHalifax County, Virginia · 2.90 to 679 - 0.60 to 659 · Structure no. 000000000009283
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jones Ferry Road over Miry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones Ferry Road over Miry Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jones Ferry Road over Miry Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jones Ferry Road over Miry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Jones Ferry Road over Miry Creek carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Jones Ferry Road over Miry Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Jones Ferry Road over Miry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.