Washington Highway over Falling Creek
FairHanover County, Virginia · .05 FR 641S & .05 to 641N · Structure no. 000000000009362
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,636
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Highway over Falling Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Washington Highway over Falling Creek in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 9,636 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Highway over Falling Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Highway over Falling 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Washington Highway over Falling Creek carry?
About 9,636 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Washington Highway over Falling Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Highway over Falling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.