US Bridges

Nellie Jones Road over Great Creek

PoorPosted for load

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 1.03 FR 788 & 1.4 to 620 · Structure no. 000000000011962

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
505
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nellie Jones Road over Great Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nellie Jones Road over Great Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 505 vehicles a day, projected to reach 717 by 2045. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNellie Jones Road
CrossesGreat Creek
Location1.03 FR 788 & 1.4 to 620
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.59337, -78.09086
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2022)
Projected traffic717 by 2045
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$152.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nellie Jones Road over Great Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nellie Jones Road over Great Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nellie Jones Road over Great Creek carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Nellie Jones Road over Great Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nellie Jones Road over Great Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.