US Bridges

Irvindale Road over Little Falling River

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.60-RT 645 / 1.00-RT 601 · Structure no. 000000000004218

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
271
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irvindale Road over Little Falling River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irvindale Road over Little Falling River in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 271 vehicles a day, projected to reach 398 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIrvindale Road
CrossesLittle Falling River
Location0.60-RT 645 / 1.00-RT 601
RouteCounty Highway 618
Coordinates37.13072, -78.91406
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2019)
Projected traffic398 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Irvindale Road over Little Falling River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irvindale Road over Little Falling River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Irvindale Road over Little Falling River carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Irvindale Road over Little Falling River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Irvindale Road over Little Falling River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.