US Bridges

Low Ground Road over Falling Run

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · 0.00 Scl Emp/Greens Line · Structure no. 000000000009140

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,874
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Low Ground Road over Falling Run is a concrete culvert carrying Low Ground Road over Falling Run in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,874 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,090 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesLow Ground Road
CrossesFalling Run
Location0.00 Scl Emp/Greens Line
RouteCounty Highway 730
CountyGreensville County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67327, -77.54311
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic1,874 (2022)
Projected traffic2,090 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Low Ground Road over Falling Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Low Ground 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 January 2024.

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

About 1,874 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Low Ground Road over Falling Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Low Ground Road over Falling Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.