US Bridges

Turner Road over Falling Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.31 FR 651 & 1.72 to 10 · Structure no. 000000000005282

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,744
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turner Road over Falling Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Turner Road over Falling Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,744 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,841 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTurner Road
CrossesFalling Creek
Location0.31 FR 651 & 1.72 to 10
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.44997, -77.51111
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,744 (2022)
Projected traffic4,841 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$572 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turner Road over Falling Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turner 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Turner Road over Falling Creek carry?

About 4,744 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Turner Road over Falling Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Turner Road over Falling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.