US Bridges

Railroad Bed Road over Jones Hole Swamp

Good

Sussex County, Virginia · 1.75FR602/.30TO Pr George · Structure no. 000000000018358

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Bed Road over Jones Hole Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Railroad Bed Road over Jones Hole Swamp in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 51 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRailroad Bed Road
CrossesJones Hole Swamp
Location1.75FR602/.30TO Pr George
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.02988, -77.31447
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2014)
Projected traffic83 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Railroad Bed Road over Jones Hole Swamp built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Railroad Bed Road over Jones Hole Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Railroad Bed Road over Jones Hole Swamp carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Railroad Bed Road over Jones Hole Swamp?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Bed Road over Jones Hole Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.