St. Helena Rd. 808 over Falling Creek
GoodBedford County, Virginia · 01.55 Rt 715;00.85 Rt 714 · Structure no. 000000000002928
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
St. Helena Rd. 808 over Falling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying St. Helena Rd. 808 over Falling Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 St. Helena Rd. 808 over Falling Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is St. Helena Rd. 808 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does St. Helena Rd. 808 over Falling Creek carry?
About 18 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is St. Helena Rd. 808 over Falling Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns St. Helena Rd. 808 over Falling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.