US Bridges

Jefferson Park RD over Bailey Creek

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 0.27 FR 646 & 1.0 Hopewel · Structure no. 000000000014115

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,828
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Park RD over Bailey Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jefferson Park RD over Bailey Creek in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 59 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 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 16,828 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,537 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Park RD
CrossesBailey Creek
Location0.27 FR 646 & 1.0 Hopewel
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25003, -77.316
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,828 (2022)
Projected traffic20,537 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Jefferson Park RD over Bailey Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Jefferson Park RD over Bailey 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson Park RD over Bailey Creek carry?

About 16,828 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jefferson Park RD over Bailey Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Park RD over Bailey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.