Horn Mountain RD over Dismal River
FairBuchanan County, Virginia · 2.5 FR R633 & .1 to R638 · Structure no. 000000000003888
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Horn Mountain RD over Dismal River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horn Mountain RD over Dismal River in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 76 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 242 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Horn Mountain RD over Dismal River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Horn Mountain RD over Dismal River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Horn Mountain RD over Dismal River carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Horn Mountain RD over Dismal River?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Horn Mountain RD over Dismal River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.