US Bridges

Red Oak School RD over Falling River

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.30-DEAD END/0.11-RT 731 · Structure no. 000000000004204

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Oak School RD over Falling River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Oak School RD over Falling River in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 5 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Oak School RD
CrossesFalling River
Location0.30-DEAD END/0.11-RT 731
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23703, -78.93673
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2019)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Oak School RD over Falling River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Red Oak School RD over Falling River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Red Oak School RD over Falling River carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Red Oak School RD over Falling River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Red Oak School RD over Falling River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.