US Bridges

Falkland Road over Peter Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.60 to 726 - 4.50 to 344 · Structure no. 000000000026608

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falkland Road over Peter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Falkland Road over Peter Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFalkland Road
CrossesPeter Creek
Location0.60 to 726 - 4.50 to 344
RouteCounty Highway 716
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.71497, -78.77596
Functional classRural 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
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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic39 (2020)
Projected traffic44 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Falkland Road over Peter Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falkland Road over Peter Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Falkland Road over Peter Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Falkland Road over Peter Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Falkland Road over Peter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.