Falling Springs Rd over Rte I 81 Nbl
Rockbridge County, Virginia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Falling Springs Rd over Rte I 81 Nbl in Rockbridge County, Virginia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 503 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 166 of the 255 inventoried bridges in Rockbridge County rated fair (65.1%); 7 (2.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 159 ft |
| Location | 0.20 to 11 & 0.05 to F233 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000015597 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Rockbridge County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nbl I-81 over Rte 710 | 2013 | 48,668 | Good |
| I-81 over Gordons Run | 1966 | 40,307 | Fair |
| Nbl Route 0081 over Rte 606 | 1965 | 24,438 | Fair |
| Sbl Route 0081 over Rte 710 | 1966 | 24,163 | Fair |
| Sbl Route 0081 over Rte 716 & Mill Creek | 1965 | 24,163 | Fair |
| Sbl Route 0081 over Rte 606 | 1964 | 24,028 | Fair |
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