US Bridges

Country Club Rd. over Falling River

Good

Appomattox County, Virginia · 1.40-RT.719 / 0.52-RT.738 · Structure no. 000000000001631

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
141
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Club Rd. over Falling River is a concrete culvert carrying Country Club Rd. over Falling River in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 212 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCountry Club Rd.
CrossesFalling River
Location1.40-RT.719 / 0.52-RT.738
RouteCounty Highway 643
Coordinates37.32663, -78.87017
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2020)
Projected traffic212 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Country Club Rd. over Falling River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Club Rd. over Falling River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Country Club Rd. over Falling River carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Country Club Rd. over Falling River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Country Club Rd. over Falling River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.