US Bridges

Falls Creek RD over Falls Creek

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · 4.04 FR 754; 0.17 to 774 · Structure no. 000000000023710

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falls Creek RD over Falls Creek is a steel culvert carrying Falls Creek RD over Falls Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFalls Creek RD
CrossesFalls Creek
Location4.04 FR 754; 0.17 to 774
RouteCounty Highway 682
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82602, -82.44735
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic28 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$65 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Falls Creek RD over Falls Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falls Creek RD over Falls 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 September 2023.

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

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Falls Creek RD over Falls Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Falls Creek RD over Falls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.