US Bridges

Falling Creek Road over Little Wreck Island Cr.

Good

Appomattox County, Virginia · 1.30-RT.673/0.40-RT.608 · Structure no. 000000000030293

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falling Creek Road over Little Wreck Island Cr. is a prestressed concrete frame carrying Falling Creek Road over Little Wreck Island Cr. in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFalling Creek Road
CrossesLittle Wreck Island Cr.
Location1.30-RT.673/0.40-RT.608
RouteCounty Highway 667
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.43248, -78.92737
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2020)
Projected traffic105 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Falling Creek Road over Little Wreck Island Cr. built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falling Creek Road over Little Wreck Island Cr. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Falling Creek Road over Little Wreck Island Cr. carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Falling Creek Road over Little Wreck Island Cr.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Falling Creek Road over Little Wreck Island Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.