River Street over Fall Creek
FairDanville city, Virginia · .60-MAIN /8.60 Hali Count · Structure no. 000000000020204
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,614
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Street over Fall Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Street over Fall Creek in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 15,614 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,410 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Street over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Street over Fall 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does River Street over Fall Creek carry?
About 15,614 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is River Street over Fall Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns River Street over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.