US Bridges

Cogbill Road over Falling Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 1.03 FR 637 & 0.89 to 1 · Structure no. 000000000005277

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,396
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cogbill Road over Falling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cogbill Road over Falling Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 87 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 5,396 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,017 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCogbill Road
CrossesFalling Creek
Location1.03 FR 637 & 0.89 to 1
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.44927, -77.45585
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,396 (2022)
Projected traffic6,017 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$335 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cogbill Road over Falling Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Cogbill Road 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 Cogbill Road over Falling Creek carry?

About 5,396 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cogbill Road over Falling Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cogbill Road over Falling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.