US Bridges

Falkland Road over Bush River

Good

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 0.75 to 633 - 3.05 to 630 · Structure no. 000000000030632

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falkland Road over Bush River is a concrete slab carrying Falkland Road over Bush River in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFalkland Road
CrossesBush River
Location0.75 to 633 - 3.05 to 630
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.13066, -78.41687
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2020)
Projected traffic66 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Falkland Road over Bush River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falkland Road over Bush River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Falkland Road over Bush River carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Falkland Road over Bush River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Falkland Road over Bush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.