US Bridges

Wheeler Road over S. Fork Falling River

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.50-RT 656/2.28-RT 1007 · Structure no. 000000000029393

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheeler Road over S. Fork Falling River is a concrete culvert carrying Wheeler Road over S. Fork Falling River in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 257 vehicles a day, projected to reach 287 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWheeler Road
CrossesS. Fork Falling River
Location0.50-RT 656/2.28-RT 1007
RouteCounty Highway 737
Coordinates37.30454, -79.02012
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2022)
Projected traffic287 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wheeler Road over S. Fork Falling River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheeler Road over S. Fork 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 Wheeler Road over S. Fork Falling River carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wheeler Road over S. Fork Falling River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Wheeler Road over S. Fork Falling River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.