US Bridges

Mcfalls Crk RD 618 over Mcfalls Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 3.75 Br Pkwy; 0.45 Rt 614 · Structure no. 000000000003380

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcfalls Crk RD 618 over Mcfalls Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcfalls Crk RD 618 over Mcfalls Creek in Botetourt 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMcfalls Crk RD 618
CrossesMcfalls Creek
Location3.75 Br Pkwy; 0.45 Rt 614
RouteCounty Highway 618
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50702, -79.61777
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2019)
Projected traffic78 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$129.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcfalls Crk RD 618 over Mcfalls Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcfalls Crk RD 618 over Mcfalls Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mcfalls Crk RD 618 over Mcfalls Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mcfalls Crk RD 618 over Mcfalls Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mcfalls Crk RD 618 over Mcfalls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.