Brown Mtn. Road over Dismal River
PoorBuchanan County, Virginia · 0.00-RT 638; 6.80-RT 621 · Structure no. 000000000003891
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 639
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brown Mtn. Road over Dismal River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown Mtn. Road over Dismal River in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 639 vehicles a day, projected to reach 735 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Brown Mtn. Road over Dismal River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brown Mtn. Road over Dismal River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Brown Mtn. Road over Dismal River carry?
About 639 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Brown Mtn. Road over Dismal River?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Brown Mtn. Road over Dismal River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.