US Bridges

Virginia AVE.220BS over Jones Ck & Abandoned Rwy

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.1 Cmlth BLVD;0.2 Rt 799 · Structure no. 000000000010065

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
264 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,661
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia AVE.220BS over Jones Ck & Abandoned Rwy is a concrete tee beam carrying Virginia AVE.220BS over Jones Ck & Abandoned Rwy in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 15,661 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,462 by 2045. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesVirginia AVE.220BS
CrossesJones Ck & Abandoned Rwy
Location0.1 Cmlth BLVD;0.2 Rt 799
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.69694, -79.89919
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,661 (2022)
Projected traffic17,462 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$352.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Virginia AVE.220BS over Jones Ck & Abandoned Rwy built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virginia AVE.220BS over Jones Ck & Abandoned Rwy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Virginia AVE.220BS over Jones Ck & Abandoned Rwy carry?

About 15,661 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Virginia AVE.220BS over Jones Ck & Abandoned Rwy?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Virginia AVE.220BS over Jones Ck & Abandoned Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.