US Bridges

Pocahontas Trail over Jones Run

Fair

New Kent County, Virginia · 0.10 to 618 & 0.11 to 155 · Structure no. 000000000012642

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,439
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pocahontas Trail over Jones Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pocahontas Trail over Jones Run in New Kent County, Virginia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 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 7,439 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,037 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPocahontas Trail
CrossesJones Run
Location0.10 to 618 & 0.11 to 155
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyNew Kent County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.44246, -77.04608
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,439 (2022)
Projected traffic9,037 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Pocahontas Trail over Jones Run built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pocahontas Trail over Jones Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pocahontas Trail over Jones Run carry?

About 7,439 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pocahontas Trail over Jones Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Pocahontas Trail over Jones Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.