US Bridges

Falls Road over Falling Spring Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 2.10 to 220 & 0.70 to 687 · Structure no. 000000000001156

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falls Road over Falling Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Falls Road over Falling Spring Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 216 vehicles a day, projected to reach 241 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFalls Road
CrossesFalling Spring Creek
Location2.10 to 220 & 0.70 to 687
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.88426, -79.96576
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2022)
Projected traffic241 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$80 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Falls Road over Falling Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falls Road over Falling Spring 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 2023.

How much traffic does Falls Road over Falling Spring Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Falls Road over Falling Spring Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Falls Road over Falling Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.