US Bridges

Irisburg Road /650 over Fall Creek

Good

Henry County, Virginia · .43-RTE644; .85-RTE697 · Structure no. 000000000030674

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,149
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irisburg Road /650 over Fall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Irisburg Road /650 over Fall Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,149 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,248 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIrisburg Road /650
CrossesFall Creek
Location.43-RTE644; .85-RTE697
RouteCounty Highway 650
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.62413, -79.77329
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,149 (2022)
Projected traffic1,248 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$375 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irisburg Road /650 over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irisburg Road /650 over Fall Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Irisburg Road /650 over Fall Creek carry?

About 1,149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Irisburg Road /650 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Irisburg Road /650 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.