US Bridges

Parkdale Road over Jones Hole Swamp

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 0.38 FR Dend & 0.73 to 35 · Structure no. 000000000014016

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
654
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkdale Road over Jones Hole Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying Parkdale Road over Jones Hole Swamp in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 654 vehicles a day, projected to reach 746 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesParkdale Road
CrossesJones Hole Swamp
Location0.38 FR Dend & 0.73 to 35
RouteInterstate 0F121
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07309, -77.36554
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic654 (2017)
Projected traffic746 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Parkdale Road over Jones Hole Swamp built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkdale Road over Jones Hole Swamp 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Parkdale Road over Jones Hole Swamp carry?

About 654 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Parkdale Road over Jones Hole Swamp?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Parkdale Road over Jones Hole Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.