US Bridges

Lewis Ford Rd. over Falling River

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.6-RT. 641/1.2-RT. 642 · Structure no. 000000000028932

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
464
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Ford Rd. over Falling River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lewis Ford Rd. over Falling River in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 464 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 517 by 2042. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesLewis Ford Rd.
CrossesFalling River
Location0.6-RT. 641/1.2-RT. 642
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.1266, -78.9599
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2022)
Projected traffic517 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Lewis Ford Rd. over Falling River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewis Ford Rd. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lewis Ford Rd. over Falling River carry?

About 464 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lewis Ford Rd. over Falling River?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis Ford Rd. over Falling River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.