US Bridges

Newbys Bridge Road over N Fork Swift Creek

Good

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.20 FR 653 & 1.48 to 604 · Structure no. 000000000027381

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,369
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newbys Bridge Road over N Fork Swift Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Newbys Bridge Road over N Fork Swift Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8,369 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,331 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNewbys Bridge Road
CrossesN Fork Swift Creek
Location0.20 FR 653 & 1.48 to 604
RouteCounty Highway 651
Coordinates37.40155, -77.59101
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,369 (2022)
Projected traffic9,331 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Newbys Bridge Road over N Fork Swift Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newbys Bridge Road over N Fork 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Newbys Bridge Road over N Fork Swift Creek carry?

About 8,369 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Newbys Bridge Road over N Fork Swift Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Newbys Bridge Road over N Fork Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.