Jeff Davis Highway over Ashton Creek
PoorChesterfield County, Virginia · 0.60 FR 746 & 1.15 to 859 · Structure no. 000000000004994
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,315
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jeff Davis Highway over Ashton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jeff Davis Highway over Ashton Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 97 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 15,315 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,299 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jeff Davis Highway over Ashton Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Jeff Davis Highway over Ashton Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Jeff Davis Highway over Ashton Creek carry?
About 15,315 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Jeff Davis Highway over Ashton Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Jeff Davis Highway over Ashton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.