US Bridges

Plantation Dr. over Falls Run Creek

Good

Stafford County, Virginia · 0.7M RTE.17-0.7M RTE.652 · Structure no. 000000000028120

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,343
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plantation Dr. over Falls Run Creek is a steel culvert carrying Plantation Dr. over Falls Run Creek in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 11,343 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,372 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPlantation Dr.
CrossesFalls Run Creek
Location0.7M RTE.17-0.7M RTE.652
RouteCounty Highway 1706
Coordinates38.36007, -77.49798
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,343 (2022)
Projected traffic11,372 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Plantation Dr. over Falls Run Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plantation Dr. over Falls Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Plantation Dr. over Falls Run Creek carry?

About 11,343 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Plantation Dr. over Falls Run Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Plantation Dr. over Falls Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.