Richmond Highway over Fall Creek
GoodDanville city, Virginia · .39-RT.29BY/.15-RT.732 · Structure no. 000000000024376
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 257 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,889
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richmond Highway over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richmond Highway over Fall Creek in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,889 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,221 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richmond Highway over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richmond Highway over Fall 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Richmond Highway over Fall Creek carry?
About 2,889 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Richmond Highway over Fall Creek?
The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Richmond Highway over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.