Falls Mill Rd. over Mud Fork
FairTazewell County, Virginia · .02 to R643 & .19 FR R643 · Structure no. 000000000018494
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,778
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Falls Mill Rd. over Mud Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Falls Mill Rd. over Mud Fork in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 96 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 4,778 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,327 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Falls Mill Rd. over Mud Fork built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Falls Mill Rd. over Mud Fork 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Falls Mill Rd. over Mud Fork carry?
About 4,778 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Falls Mill Rd. over Mud Fork?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Falls Mill Rd. over Mud Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.