US Bridges

Brink Road over Falling Run

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · .15 to 301/1.66 from 650 · Structure no. 000000000009112

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,624
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brink Road over Falling Run is a concrete culvert carrying Brink Road over Falling Run in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,624 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,647 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBrink Road
CrossesFalling Run
Location.15 to 301/1.66 from 650
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyGreensville County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67345, -77.55288
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,624 (2022)
Projected traffic2,647 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Brink Road over Falling Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brink 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 2023.

How much traffic does Brink Road over Falling Run carry?

About 2,624 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brink Road over Falling Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Brink Road over Falling Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.