US Bridges

Nowlins Mill Road over Falling River

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · .58-RT 615 / .25-RT 794 · Structure no. 000000000004256

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nowlins Mill Road over Falling River is a concrete tee beam carrying Nowlins Mill Road over Falling River in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 179 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesNowlins Mill Road
CrossesFalling River
Location.58-RT 615 / .25-RT 794
RouteCounty Highway 648
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20373, -78.96447
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2019)
Projected traffic179 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Nowlins Mill Road over Falling River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nowlins Mill Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nowlins Mill Road over Falling River carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Nowlins Mill Road over Falling River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nowlins Mill Road over Falling River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.