Jenkins Mill Road over Kingsale Swamp
PoorPosted for loadIsle of Wight County, Virginia · 1.30 Miles from Route 616 · Structure no. 000000000010394
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jenkins Mill Road over Kingsale Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jenkins Mill Road over Kingsale Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jenkins Mill Road over Kingsale Swamp built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jenkins Mill Road over Kingsale Swamp 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Jenkins Mill Road over Kingsale Swamp carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Jenkins Mill Road over Kingsale Swamp?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Jenkins Mill Road over Kingsale Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.