Red Oak School Rd. over South Fork Falling River
PoorPosted for loadCampbell County, Virginia · 1.5-RT 651/1.5-RT 648 · Structure no. 000000000004203
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 201
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Oak School Rd. over South Fork Falling River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Oak School Rd. over South Fork Falling River in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 201 vehicles a day, projected to reach 249 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Oak School Rd. over South Fork Falling River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red Oak School Rd. over South Fork Falling River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Red Oak School Rd. over South Fork Falling River carry?
About 201 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Red Oak School Rd. over South Fork Falling River?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Red Oak School Rd. over South Fork Falling River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.