US Bridges

Wickliffe Avenue over Falling River

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · .06-E Brknl / 4.20-CHA CO · Structure no. 000000000024609

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
322 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,561
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wickliffe Avenue over Falling River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wickliffe Avenue over Falling River in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,561 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,856 by 2042. The structure is 322 ft (98.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWickliffe Avenue
CrossesFalling River
Location.06-E Brknl / 4.20-CHA CO
RouteState Highway 40
Coordinates37.05359, -78.93578
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length322 ft (98.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,561 (2022)
Projected traffic2,856 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Wickliffe Avenue over Falling River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wickliffe Avenue over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wickliffe Avenue over Falling River carry?

About 2,561 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wickliffe Avenue over Falling River?

The structure is 322 ft (98.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Wickliffe Avenue over Falling River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.