US Bridges

Midlothian Tpk Ebl over Falling Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.49 FR 624 & 0.05 TO2561 · Structure no. 000000000005014

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midlothian Tpk Ebl over Falling Creek is a concrete slab carrying Midlothian Tpk Ebl over Falling Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 19,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,814 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMidlothian Tpk Ebl
CrossesFalling Creek
Location0.49 FR 624 & 0.05 TO2561
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.50282, -77.63215
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,050 (2022)
Projected traffic27,814 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Midlothian Tpk Ebl over Falling Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midlothian Tpk Ebl 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Midlothian Tpk Ebl over Falling Creek carry?

About 19,050 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Midlothian Tpk Ebl over Falling Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Midlothian Tpk Ebl over Falling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.