US Bridges

Rescue Road over Jones Creek

Good

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.75 MI.FR.INT.RTE.1003 · Structure no. 000000000026753

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
470 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
869
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rescue Road over Jones Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rescue Road over Jones Creek in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 869 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,085 by 2042. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRescue Road
CrossesJones Creek
Location0.75 MI.FR.INT.RTE.1003
RouteCounty Highway 704
Coordinates36.99431, -76.56339
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic869 (2022)
Projected traffic1,085 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rescue Road over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rescue Road over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rescue Road over Jones Creek carry?

About 869 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rescue Road over Jones Creek?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rescue Road over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.