US Bridges

Jeff Davis Highway over Tinsberry Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.57 FR 619 & 0.40 to 620 · Structure no. 000000000004995

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,498
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeff Davis Highway over Tinsberry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Jeff Davis Highway over Tinsberry Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1928, 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 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 18,498 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,625 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJeff Davis Highway
CrossesTinsberry Creek
Location0.57 FR 619 & 0.40 to 620
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.29963, -77.40941
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,498 (2022)
Projected traffic20,625 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$876 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jeff Davis Highway over Tinsberry Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeff Davis Highway over Tinsberry 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 November 2024.

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

About 18,498 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jeff Davis Highway over Tinsberry Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Jeff Davis Highway over Tinsberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.