Browns Gap Tpk over Branch Doyles River
GoodAlbemarle County, Virginia · 2.00 FR 668 / 0.33 to 629 · Structure no. 000000000000867
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 528
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Browns Gap Tpk over Branch Doyles River is a concrete slab carrying Browns Gap Tpk over Branch Doyles River in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 93 years old, older 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 528 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 607 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Browns Gap Tpk over Branch Doyles River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Browns Gap Tpk over Branch Doyles River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Browns Gap Tpk over Branch Doyles River carry?
About 528 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Browns Gap Tpk over Branch Doyles River?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Browns Gap Tpk over Branch Doyles River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.