US Bridges

Simmons Gap Road over Lynch River

Fair

Greene County, Virginia · .69 FROM614&.20 to Alb CO · Structure no. 000000000008991

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
528
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simmons Gap Road over Lynch River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Simmons Gap Road over Lynch River in Greene County, Virginia. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 528 vehicles a day, projected to reach 594 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSimmons Gap Road
CrossesLynch River
Location.69 FROM614&.20 to Alb CO
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyGreene County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.25176, -78.58615
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic528 (2020)
Projected traffic594 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Simmons Gap Road over Lynch River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Simmons Gap Road over Lynch 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 Simmons Gap Road over Lynch River carry?

About 528 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Simmons Gap Road over Lynch River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Simmons Gap Road over Lynch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.