US Bridges

Jefferson Davis Hy over Swift Creek

Fair

Colonial Heights city, Virginia · 1.68 FR 144 & .14 to 1129 · Structure no. 000000000004990

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,067
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Davis Hy over Swift Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Davis Hy over Swift Creek in Colonial Heights city, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 26,067 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,965 by 2045. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Davis Hy
CrossesSwift Creek
Location1.68 FR 144 & .14 to 1129
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyColonial Heights city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28289, -77.41231
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,067 (2022)
Projected traffic26,965 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Davis Hy over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Davis Hy over Swift 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 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson Davis Hy over Swift Creek carry?

About 26,067 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jefferson Davis Hy over Swift Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Davis Hy over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.