Old Buckingham Rd. over Falling Creek
FairChesterfield County, Virginia · 0.48 FR 60 & 1.16 to 727 · Structure no. 000000000027382
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,319
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Buckingham Rd. over Falling Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Buckingham Rd. over Falling Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 9,319 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,424 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 39 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Buckingham Rd. over Falling Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Buckingham Rd. 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Old Buckingham Rd. over Falling Creek carry?
About 9,319 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Old Buckingham Rd. over Falling Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Old Buckingham Rd. over Falling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.