US Bridges

Pumping Station RD over Tributary Falling River

Fair

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.80-RT.643 /1.10-RT.647 · Structure no. 000000000001662

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,103
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pumping Station RD over Tributary Falling River is a concrete culvert carrying Pumping Station RD over Tributary Falling River in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,610 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPumping Station RD
CrossesTributary Falling River
Location0.80-RT.643 /1.10-RT.647
RouteCounty Highway 691
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34106, -78.8921
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic1,103 (2022)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Tributary Falling River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pumping Station RD over Tributary 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 Tributary Falling River carry?

About 1,103 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pumping Station RD over Tributary Falling River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pumping Station RD over Tributary Falling River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.