US Bridges

Bingham Mtn Road over Roach River

Fair

Greene County, Virginia · .76 from 648 & .24 to 612 · Structure no. 000000000008974

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
313
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bingham Mtn Road over Roach River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bingham Mtn Road over Roach River in Greene County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 313 vehicles a day, projected to reach 352 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBingham Mtn Road
CrossesRoach River
Location.76 from 648 & .24 to 612
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyGreene County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.25098, -78.50888
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2020)
Projected traffic352 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$165 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bingham Mtn Road over Roach River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Bingham Mtn Road over Roach 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 Bingham Mtn Road over Roach River carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bingham Mtn Road over Roach River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Bingham Mtn Road over Roach River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.