US Bridges

Midlothian Tpk Wbl over Falling Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.49 FR 624 & 0.81 to 727 · Structure no. 000000000005015

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midlothian Tpk Wbl over Falling Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Midlothian Tpk Wbl over Falling Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMidlothian Tpk Wbl
CrossesFalling Creek
Location0.49 FR 624 & 0.81 to 727
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50298, -77.63216
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,050 (2022)
Projected traffic27,814 by 2045
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 Wbl over Falling Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midlothian Tpk Wbl 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 July 2023.

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

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

How long is Midlothian Tpk Wbl over Falling Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Midlothian Tpk Wbl over Falling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.