US Bridges

Bethany Road over Falling River

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.90-RT 606 / 2.00-RT 818 · Structure no. 000000000025540

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
376
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethany Road over Falling River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethany Road over Falling River in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 93 years old, older 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 376 vehicles a day, projected to reach 420 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBethany Road
CrossesFalling River
Location0.90-RT 606 / 2.00-RT 818
RouteCounty Highway 663
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27004, -78.99561
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2019)
Projected traffic420 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bethany Road over Falling River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Bethany Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bethany Road over Falling River carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bethany Road over Falling River?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bethany Road over Falling River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.