The Falls Road over NS Railway
FairNottoway County, Virginia · .18 FR 460 & .03 to T1004 · Structure no. 000000000012805
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 175 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,316
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
The Falls Road over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying The Falls Road over NS Railway in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 70 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 2,316 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,582 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was The Falls Road over NS Railway built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is The Falls Road over NS Railway 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does The Falls Road over NS Railway carry?
About 2,316 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is The Falls Road over NS Railway?
The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns The Falls Road over NS Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.