US Bridges

Edwardsvillerd 635 over Lynville Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.09 Rt 633; 0.50 Rt 680 · Structure no. 000000000007858

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edwardsvillerd 635 over Lynville Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edwardsvillerd 635 over Lynville Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, projected to reach 602 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEdwardsvillerd 635
CrossesLynville Creek
Location0.09 Rt 633; 0.50 Rt 680
RouteCounty Highway 635
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.18211, -79.82542
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2022)
Projected traffic602 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$187.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edwardsvillerd 635 over Lynville Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edwardsvillerd 635 over Lynville 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Edwardsvillerd 635 over Lynville Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Edwardsvillerd 635 over Lynville Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Edwardsvillerd 635 over Lynville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.