US Bridges

Jolly Road over Joseph Swamp

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · .79 FR Ssx & 1.11 to 619 · Structure no. 000000000014133

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jolly Road over Joseph Swamp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jolly Road over Joseph Swamp in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 57 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesJolly Road
CrossesJoseph Swamp
Location.79 FR Ssx & 1.11 to 619
RouteCounty Highway 659
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07356, -77.25152
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2017)
Projected traffic51 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$230 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jolly Road over Joseph Swamp built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Jolly Road over Joseph 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Jolly Road over Joseph Swamp carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Jolly Road over Joseph Swamp?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Jolly Road over Joseph Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.