US Bridges

Jones Town Drive over Rattlesnake Swamp

FairPosted for load

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.70 Miles from Route 646 · Structure no. 000000000010414

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Town Drive over Rattlesnake Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones Town Drive over Rattlesnake Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1945, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 268 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2045. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesJones Town Drive
CrossesRattlesnake Swamp
Location0.70 Miles from Route 646
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.95891, -76.7887
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2022)
Projected traffic299 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$208 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Town Drive over Rattlesnake Swamp built?

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

What condition is Jones Town Drive over Rattlesnake Swamp 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 Jones Town Drive over Rattlesnake Swamp carry?

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

How long is Jones Town Drive over Rattlesnake Swamp?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Town Drive over Rattlesnake Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.