US Bridges

Powells Island Rd. over Jones Creek

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 2.56-RT.661 / 1.44-RT.739 · Structure no. 000000000012558

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powells Island Rd. over Jones Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Powells Island Rd. over Jones Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 106 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPowells Island Rd.
CrossesJones Creek
Location2.56-RT.661 / 1.44-RT.739
RouteCounty Highway 662
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.65398, -78.92648
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2020)
Projected traffic106 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 Powells Island Rd. over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powells Island Rd. over Jones Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Powells Island Rd. over Jones Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Powells Island Rd. over Jones Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Powells Island Rd. over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.