US Bridges

Double Bridges Rd. over Falling River

Fair

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.01-W 648 / 0.69-E 648 · Structure no. 000000000001658

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
660
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Double Bridges Rd. over Falling River is a concrete tee beam carrying Double Bridges Rd. over Falling River in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 660 vehicles a day, projected to reach 964 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDouble Bridges Rd.
CrossesFalling River
Location0.01-W 648 / 0.69-E 648
RouteCounty Highway 679
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28201, -78.90297
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2022)
Projected traffic964 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Double Bridges Rd. over Falling River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Double Bridges Rd. over Falling River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Double Bridges Rd. over Falling River carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Double Bridges Rd. over Falling River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Double Bridges Rd. over Falling River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.