US Bridges

Falling Run Road over Falling Run

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · 0.10 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 627 · Structure no. 000000000009136

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falling Run Road over Falling Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Falling Run Road over Falling Run in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFalling Run Road
CrossesFalling Run
Location0.10 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 627
RouteCity Street 688
CountyGreensville County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67388, -77.55354
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2017)
Projected traffic18 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$150 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Falling Run Road over Falling Run built?

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

What condition is Falling Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Falling Run Road over Falling Run carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Falling Run Road over Falling Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Falling Run Road over Falling Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.