US Bridges

Jeff Davis Highway over Grindall Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .76 FR 656 & 1.12 to 641 · Structure no. 000000000004992

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,358
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeff Davis Highway over Grindall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jeff Davis Highway over Grindall Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 19,358 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,584 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJeff Davis Highway
CrossesGrindall Creek
Location.76 FR 656 & 1.12 to 641
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates37.42043, -77.43729
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,358 (2022)
Projected traffic21,584 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Jeff Davis Highway over Grindall Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeff Davis Highway over Grindall 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 April 2023.

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

About 19,358 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jeff Davis Highway over Grindall Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Jeff Davis Highway over Grindall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.