Simmons Gap Road over Lynch River
PoorGreene County, Virginia · .99 from 601 & .21 to 614 · Structure no. 000000000008992
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 221
- 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 1932 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 221 vehicles a day, projected to reach 276 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Simmons Gap Road over Lynch River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Simmons Gap Road over Lynch 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Simmons Gap Road over Lynch River carry?
About 221 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Simmons Gap Road over Lynch River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Simmons Gap Road over Lynch River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.