West Providence RD over Branch of Falling Creek
PoorChesterfield County, Virginia · 0.50 FR 653 & 1.43 to 647 · Structure no. 000000000005328
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,293
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Providence RD over Branch of Falling Creek is a concrete slab carrying West Providence RD over Branch of Falling Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.
It carries about 6,293 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,017 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Providence RD over Branch of Falling Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Providence RD over Branch of 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does West Providence RD over Branch of Falling Creek carry?
About 6,293 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is West Providence RD over Branch of Falling Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns West Providence RD over Branch of Falling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.