US Bridges

Lovers Gap Road over Greenbrier Creek

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · At Buch.Cl - at Dick. Cl · Structure no. 000000000003801

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,243
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovers Gap Road over Greenbrier Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lovers Gap Road over Greenbrier Creek in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 2,243 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,501 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesLovers Gap Road
CrossesGreenbrier Creek
LocationAt Buch.Cl - at Dick. Cl
RouteState Highway 83
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21201, -82.23656
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,243 (2022)
Projected traffic2,501 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$111.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lovers Gap Road over Greenbrier Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovers Gap Road over Greenbrier Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lovers Gap Road over Greenbrier Creek carry?

About 2,243 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lovers Gap Road over Greenbrier Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lovers Gap Road over Greenbrier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.