US Bridges

New Market Road over Baileys Ck @ Curles-Neck

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 2.4 to I-295 & 1.6 to 156 · Structure no. 000000000009722

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,847
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Market Road over Baileys Ck @ Curles-Neck is a concrete tee beam carrying New Market Road over Baileys Ck @ Curles-Neck in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 83 years old, older 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 5 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 2,847 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,174 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesNew Market Road
CrossesBaileys Ck @ Curles-Neck
Location2.4 to I-295 & 1.6 to 156
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates37.42086, -77.29704
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,847 (2022)
Projected traffic3,174 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$136 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Market Road over Baileys Ck @ Curles-Neck built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is New Market Road over Baileys Ck @ Curles-Neck 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 2023.

How much traffic does New Market Road over Baileys Ck @ Curles-Neck carry?

About 2,847 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Market Road over Baileys Ck @ Curles-Neck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns New Market Road over Baileys Ck @ Curles-Neck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.