US Bridges

Qualla Road over Tributary 4 to Swift Ck

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .25 FR 651 & .78 to 756 · Structure no. 000000000005301

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,254
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Qualla Road over Tributary 4 to Swift Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Qualla Road over Tributary 4 to Swift Ck in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 6,254 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,688 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesQualla Road
CrossesTributary 4 to Swift Ck
Location.25 FR 651 & .78 to 756
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.40517, -77.59323
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,254 (2022)
Projected traffic8,688 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Qualla Road over Tributary 4 to Swift Ck built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Qualla Road over Tributary 4 to Swift Ck 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Qualla Road over Tributary 4 to Swift Ck carry?

About 6,254 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Qualla Road over Tributary 4 to Swift Ck?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Qualla Road over Tributary 4 to Swift Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.