US Bridges

Cabin Point Road over Jones Hole Swamp

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 3.09 RTE 637/0.33 RTE 35 · Structure no. 000000000018298

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
514
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cabin Point Road over Jones Hole Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying Cabin Point Road over Jones Hole Swamp in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 514 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 573 by 2045. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCabin Point Road
CrossesJones Hole Swamp
Location3.09 RTE 637/0.33 RTE 35
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.00499, -77.27567
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic514 (2022)
Projected traffic573 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Cabin Point Road over Jones Hole Swamp built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cabin Point 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cabin Point Road over Jones Hole Swamp carry?

About 514 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cabin Point Road over Jones Hole Swamp?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cabin Point Road over Jones Hole Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.