US Bridges

Newbys Bridge RD over Falling Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.90 FR 882 & 1.51 to 647 · Structure no. 000000000005286

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,866
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newbys Bridge RD over Falling Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Newbys Bridge RD over Falling Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4,866 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,104 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNewbys Bridge RD
CrossesFalling Creek
Location0.90 FR 882 & 1.51 to 647
RouteCounty Highway 649
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.44683, -77.54422
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,866 (2022)
Projected traffic7,104 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newbys Bridge RD over Falling Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newbys Bridge RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Newbys Bridge RD over Falling Creek carry?

About 4,866 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Newbys Bridge RD over Falling Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Newbys Bridge RD over Falling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.