US Bridges

Sbl Jeff Davis HWY over Falling Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.21 FR 641 & 0.23 to 150 · Structure no. 000000000004985

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,679
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Jeff Davis HWY over Falling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Jeff Davis HWY over Falling Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 9,679 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,131 by 2045. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Jeff Davis HWY
CrossesFalling Creek
Location0.21 FR 641 & 0.23 to 150
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.43924, -77.43925
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,679 (2022)
Projected traffic14,131 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sbl Jeff Davis HWY over Falling Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Jeff Davis HWY over Falling Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sbl Jeff Davis HWY over Falling Creek carry?

About 9,679 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Jeff Davis HWY over Falling Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Jeff Davis HWY over Falling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.