US Bridges

Winfall Road over Mollys Creek

FairPosted for load

Campbell County, Virginia · 1.49-RT 615 / 1.30-RT 501 · Structure no. 000000000004210

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winfall Road over Mollys Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winfall Road over Mollys Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 388 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWinfall Road
CrossesMollys Creek
Location1.49-RT 615 / 1.30-RT 501
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21379, -79.07066
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2022)
Projected traffic406 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$503 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winfall Road over Mollys Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winfall Road over Mollys 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Winfall Road over Mollys Creek carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Winfall Road over Mollys Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Winfall Road over Mollys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.