US Bridges

Courthouse Road over Falling Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.35 FR 679 & 0.45 to 678 · Structure no. 000000000024056

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,486
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courthouse Road over Falling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Courthouse Road over Falling Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 30,486 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,792 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCourthouse Road
CrossesFalling Creek
Location0.35 FR 679 & 0.45 to 678
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.4544, -77.5879
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,486 (2022)
Projected traffic40,792 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Courthouse Road over Falling Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Courthouse 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Courthouse Road over Falling Creek carry?

About 30,486 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Courthouse Road over Falling Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Courthouse Road over Falling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.