US Bridges

Eggleston Falls RD over Marrowbone Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 1.80-RTE976; 0.34-RTE640 · Structure no. 000000000010126

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
655
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eggleston Falls RD over Marrowbone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eggleston Falls RD over Marrowbone Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 655 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 911 by 2045. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesEggleston Falls RD
CrossesMarrowbone Creek
Location1.80-RTE976; 0.34-RTE640
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61347, -79.82342
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic655 (2022)
Projected traffic911 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$338 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eggleston Falls RD over Marrowbone Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eggleston Falls RD over Marrowbone 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Eggleston Falls RD over Marrowbone Creek carry?

About 655 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eggleston Falls RD over Marrowbone Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Eggleston Falls RD over Marrowbone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.