US Bridges

Shands Road over Jones Hole Swamp

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 1.77 FR 604 & 0.51 to 605 · Structure no. 000000000029132

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shands Road over Jones Hole Swamp is a steel culvert carrying Shands Road over Jones Hole Swamp in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 184 vehicles a day, projected to reach 221 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesShands Road
CrossesJones Hole Swamp
Location1.77 FR 604 & 0.51 to 605
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07948, -77.37185
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2017)
Projected traffic221 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Shands Road over Jones Hole Swamp built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shands 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 September 2024.

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

About 184 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Shands Road over Jones Hole Swamp?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Shands Road over Jones Hole Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.