US Bridges

Autumn Mist Drive over Branch of Falling Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.1FRAUTMSTWY&0.1TODORTON · Structure no. 000000000029388

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Autumn Mist Drive over Branch of Falling Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Autumn Mist Drive over Branch of Falling Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesAutumn Mist Drive
CrossesBranch of Falling Creek
Location0.1FRAUTMSTWY&0.1TODORTON
RouteCounty Highway 7440
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.4513, -77.5208
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic25 (2010)
Projected traffic35 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Autumn Mist Drive over Branch of Falling Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Autumn Mist Drive over Branch of 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Autumn Mist Drive over Branch of Falling Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Autumn Mist Drive over Branch of Falling Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Autumn Mist Drive over Branch of Falling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.