US Bridges

Sbl Route 0010 over Falling Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .03 to Scl Ri& .33 FR 925 · Structure no. 000000000005009

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,133
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0010 over Falling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0010 over Falling Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 7,133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,414 by 2045. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Route 0010
CrossesFalling Creek
Location.03 to Scl Ri& .33 FR 925
RouteState Highway 10
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.45858, -77.48617
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,133 (2022)
Projected traffic10,414 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Route 0010 over Falling Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Route 0010 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 0010 over Falling Creek carry?

About 7,133 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sbl Route 0010 over Falling Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0010 over Falling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.