US Bridges

Bradley Bridge Rd. over Swift Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 1.33 FR 626 & 1.05 to 632 · Structure no. 000000000005268

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,375
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradley Bridge Rd. over Swift Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bradley Bridge Rd. over Swift Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6,375 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,967 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesBradley Bridge Rd.
CrossesSwift Creek
Location1.33 FR 626 & 1.05 to 632
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.31462, -77.49473
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,375 (2022)
Projected traffic6,967 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$254.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bradley Bridge Rd. over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradley Bridge Rd. over Swift 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bradley Bridge Rd. over Swift Creek carry?

About 6,375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bradley Bridge Rd. over Swift Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bradley Bridge Rd. over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.