US Bridges

Mountain Valley RD over Guys Run

Poor

Bath County, Virginia · 2.72 to 690 & 0.96 to 688 · Structure no. 000000000002428

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,574
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Valley RD over Guys Run is a concrete culvert carrying Mountain Valley RD over Guys Run in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,574 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,631 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain Valley RD
CrossesGuys Run
Location2.72 to 690 & 0.96 to 688
RouteState Highway 39
CountyBath County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.03526, -79.65652
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,574 (2022)
Projected traffic1,631 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain Valley RD over Guys Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Valley RD over Guys Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Mountain Valley RD over Guys Run carry?

About 1,574 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Valley RD over Guys Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mountain Valley RD over Guys Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.