US Bridges

Hull St. Ebl over Falling Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.16 FR 612 & 0.14 TO2347 · Structure no. 000000000026313

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,932
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hull St. Ebl over Falling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hull St. Ebl over Falling Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 22,932 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,481 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHull St. Ebl
CrossesFalling Creek
Location0.16 FR 612 & 0.14 TO2347
RouteU.S. Route 360
Coordinates37.44886, -77.56467
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,932 (2022)
Projected traffic33,481 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hull St. Ebl over Falling Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hull St. Ebl 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hull St. Ebl over Falling Creek carry?

About 22,932 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hull St. Ebl over Falling Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Hull St. Ebl over Falling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.