US Bridges

Jeff Davis Highway over Proctors Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.03 FR 288 & 0.65 to 608 · Structure no. 000000000004988

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,634
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeff Davis Highway over Proctors Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Jeff Davis Highway over Proctors Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 18,634 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,777 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJeff Davis Highway
CrossesProctors Creek
Location0.03 FR 288 & 0.65 to 608
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates37.38065, -77.42228
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,634 (2022)
Projected traffic20,777 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$754 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jeff Davis Highway over Proctors Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeff Davis Highway over Proctors 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Jeff Davis Highway over Proctors Creek carry?

About 18,634 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jeff Davis Highway over Proctors Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Jeff Davis Highway over Proctors Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.