US Bridges

Rescue Road over Branch Jones Creek

Good

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.60 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 1002 · Structure no. 000000000027434

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
869
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rescue Road over Branch Jones Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rescue Road over Branch 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 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 869 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,085 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRescue Road
CrossesBranch Jones Creek
Location0.60 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 1002
RouteCounty Highway 704
Coordinates36.9935, -76.56551
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Rescue Road over Branch Jones Creek built?

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

What condition is Rescue Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rescue Road over Branch Jones Creek carry?

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

How long is Rescue Road over Branch Jones Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rescue Road over Branch Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.