US Bridges

Wilderness RD over Town Branch @ Jonesville

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · .07 FR 70 -.50 to 58_ALT · Structure no. 000000000010710

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,567
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilderness RD over Town Branch @ Jonesville is a concrete slab carrying Wilderness RD over Town Branch @ Jonesville in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 75 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,567 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,092 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWilderness RD
CrossesTown Branch @ Jonesville
Location.07 FR 70 -.50 to 58_ALT
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.68742, -83.10349
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,567 (2022)
Projected traffic5,092 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 Wilderness RD over Town Branch @ Jonesville built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Wilderness RD over Town Branch @ Jonesville 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wilderness RD over Town Branch @ Jonesville carry?

About 4,567 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wilderness RD over Town Branch @ Jonesville?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wilderness RD over Town Branch @ Jonesville?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.