Narrow Passage Rd. over Falling River
GoodAppomattox County, Virginia · 1.5 Rt. 648 / 1.4 Rt. 606 · Structure no. 000000000001641
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 69
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Narrow Passage Rd. over Falling River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Narrow Passage Rd. over Falling River in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Narrow Passage Rd. over Falling River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Narrow Passage 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Narrow Passage Rd. over Falling River carry?
About 69 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Narrow Passage Rd. over Falling River?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Narrow Passage Rd. over Falling River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.