US Bridges

Gatling Pointe Pky over Branch Jones Creek

Good

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.01 Miles from Route 704 · Structure no. 000000000024777

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,975
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gatling Pointe Pky over Branch Jones Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying Gatling Pointe Pky over Branch Jones Creek in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,975 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,081 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGatling Pointe Pky
CrossesBranch Jones Creek
Location0.01 Miles from Route 704
RouteCounty Highway 1190
Coordinates36.98481, -76.58059
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,975 (2017)
Projected traffic3,081 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gatling Pointe Pky over Branch Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gatling Pointe Pky over Branch Jones Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Gatling Pointe Pky over Branch Jones Creek carry?

About 1,975 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Gatling Pointe Pky over Branch Jones Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Gatling Pointe Pky over Branch Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.