Ephesus RD / 707 over Fallen Creek
GoodBedford County, Virginia · 00.85 Rt 715;01.30 Rt 714 · Structure no. 000000000002839
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ephesus RD / 707 over Fallen Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ephesus RD / 707 over Fallen Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 62 years old, older 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ephesus RD / 707 over Fallen Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Ephesus RD / 707 over Fallen Creek 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 Ephesus RD / 707 over Fallen Creek carry?
About 42 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Ephesus RD / 707 over Fallen Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Ephesus RD / 707 over Fallen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.