US Bridges

Red House Road over Little Falling River

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · 2.50-RT 736/0.40-RT 834 · Structure no. 000000000004215

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
418
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red House Road over Little Falling River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red House Road over Little Falling River in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 418 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2045. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRed House Road
CrossesLittle Falling River
Location2.50-RT 736/0.40-RT 834
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.19177, -78.87771
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (2022)
Projected traffic466 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red House Road over Little Falling River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Red House Road over Little 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Red House Road over Little Falling River carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Red House Road over Little Falling River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Red House Road over Little Falling River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.