US Bridges

Jolly Pond Road over Jolly Pond Spillway

FairClosed to traffic

James City County, Virginia · 1.30 MI to Int RTE 614 · Structure no. 000000000010534

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2018
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jolly Pond Road over Jolly Pond Spillway is a concrete slab carrying Jolly Pond Road over Jolly Pond Spillway in James City County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesJolly Pond Road
CrossesJolly Pond Spillway
Location1.30 MI to Int RTE 614
RouteCounty Highway 633
CountyJames City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.29573, -76.82011
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2018
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2016)
Projected traffic41 by 2040
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$134 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jolly Pond Road over Jolly Pond Spillway built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jolly Pond Road over Jolly Pond Spillway 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 July 2018.

How much traffic does Jolly Pond Road over Jolly Pond Spillway carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Jolly Pond Road over Jolly Pond Spillway?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Jolly Pond Road over Jolly Pond Spillway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.