US Bridges

Old Halifax Road over Falling Run

Good

Greensville County, Virginia · .40 FR 301/.15 Scl Empori · Structure no. 000000000031195

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Halifax Road over Falling Run is a concrete culvert carrying Old Halifax Road over Falling Run in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Halifax Road
CrossesFalling Run
Location.40 FR 301/.15 Scl Empori
RouteCounty Highway 689
Coordinates36.67206, -77.5483
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2017)
Projected traffic135 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$45 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Halifax Road over Falling Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Halifax Road over Falling Run 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 February 2024.

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

About 118 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Old Halifax Road over Falling Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Old Halifax Road over Falling Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.