US Bridges

Falls Road over Nottoway River

Fair

Lunenburg County, Virginia · .14 FR 652 & 00LUNENB CO · Structure no. 000000000011574

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,065
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falls Road over Nottoway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Falls Road over Nottoway River in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 89 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 3,065 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,602 by 2045. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesFalls Road
CrossesNottoway River
Location.14 FR 652 & 00LUNENB CO
RouteState Highway 49
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.04581, -78.14936
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,065 (2022)
Projected traffic3,602 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$508.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Falls Road over Nottoway River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Falls Road over Nottoway River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Falls Road over Nottoway River carry?

About 3,065 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Falls Road over Nottoway River?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Falls Road over Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.