Hopkins Road over Falling Creek
PoorPosted for loadChesterfield County, Virginia · 1.5 FR 638 & .13 to 7505 · Structure no. 000000000005272
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,011
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hopkins Road over Falling Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hopkins Road over Falling Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,011 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,784 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hopkins Road over Falling Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hopkins Road over Falling Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Hopkins Road over Falling Creek carry?
About 6,011 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hopkins Road over Falling Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Hopkins Road over Falling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.