US Bridges

Skippers Road over Falling Run

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · 0.39 MI from I-95 Ramps · Structure no. 000000000009066

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,652
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skippers Road over Falling Run is a concrete culvert carrying Skippers Road over Falling Run in Greensville 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 6,652 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,734 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSkippers Road
CrossesFalling Run
Location0.39 MI from I-95 Ramps
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyGreensville County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67241, -77.55101
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,652 (2022)
Projected traffic8,734 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Skippers Road over Falling Run built?

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

What condition is Skippers Road over Falling Run 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 Skippers Road over Falling Run carry?

About 6,652 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Skippers Road over Falling Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Skippers Road over Falling Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.