US Bridges

Falling Crk RD 714 over Falling Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 2.40 Rt 715; 1.60 Rt 808 · Structure no. 000000000002841

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falling Crk RD 714 over Falling Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Falling Crk RD 714 over Falling Creek in Bedford 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 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFalling Crk RD 714
CrossesFalling Creek
Location2.40 Rt 715; 1.60 Rt 808
RouteCounty Highway 714
Coordinates37.26097, -79.41119
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic290 (2022)
Projected traffic323 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Crk RD 714 over Falling Creek built?

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

What condition is Falling Crk RD 714 over Falling 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Falling Crk RD 714 over Falling Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Falling Crk RD 714 over Falling Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Falling Crk RD 714 over Falling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.