US Bridges

Jones Town Road over Branch Rattlesnake Swamp

Good

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.57 Miles from Route 646 · Structure no. 000000000010413

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
268
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Town Road over Branch Rattlesnake Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones Town Road over Branch Rattlesnake Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 80 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 268 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesJones Town Road
CrossesBranch Rattlesnake Swamp
Location0.57 Miles from Route 646
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.95943, -76.79099
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2022)
Projected traffic299 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$75 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Town Road over Branch Rattlesnake Swamp built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Jones Town Road over Branch Rattlesnake Swamp 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Jones Town Road over Branch Rattlesnake Swamp carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jones Town Road over Branch Rattlesnake Swamp?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Town Road over Branch Rattlesnake Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.