US Bridges

Jackson River HWY over Falling Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt 721N -0.01 Rt 640 · Structure no. 000000000001182

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,055
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson River HWY over Falling Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson River HWY 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,055 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,176 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson River HWY
CrossesFalling Spring Creek
Location0.05 Rt 721N -0.01 Rt 640
RouteCounty Highway 687
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.88724, -79.97899
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,055 (2022)
Projected traffic1,176 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$120 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson River HWY over Falling Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is Jackson River HWY 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson River HWY over Falling Spring Creek carry?

About 1,055 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jackson River HWY over Falling Spring Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson River HWY over Falling Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.