US Bridges

Bailey Bridge Road over Swift Creek

Good

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.58 FR 817 & 0.52 to 768 · Structure no. 000000000025395

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,696
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey Bridge Road over Swift Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey Bridge Road over Swift Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,696 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,179 by 2045. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBailey Bridge Road
CrossesSwift Creek
Location0.58 FR 817 & 0.52 to 768
RouteCounty Highway 654
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.41098, -77.61846
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,696 (2022)
Projected traffic15,179 by 2045
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 Bailey Bridge Road over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey Bridge Road over Swift Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Bailey Bridge Road over Swift Creek carry?

About 12,696 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bailey Bridge Road over Swift Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey Bridge Road over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.