US Bridges

Pumping Station RD over Falling River

Fair

Appomattox County, Virginia · 1.30-RT.643 /0.40-RT.1047 · Structure no. 000000000001661

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,474
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pumping Station RD over Falling River is a steel culvert carrying Pumping Station RD over Falling River in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 1,474 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,644 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPumping Station RD
CrossesFalling River
Location1.30-RT.643 /0.40-RT.1047
RouteCounty Highway 691
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34698, -78.86206
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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 evaluation5: 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,474 (2022)
Projected traffic1,644 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Pumping Station RD over Falling River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pumping Station 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pumping Station RD over Falling River carry?

About 1,474 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pumping Station RD over Falling River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Pumping Station RD over Falling River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.