US Bridges

Brokenback Mtn RD over Lynch River

Fair

Greene County, Virginia · .02 from 628 & .92 to 632 · Structure no. 000000000025980

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brokenback Mtn RD over Lynch River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Brokenback Mtn RD over Lynch River in Greene County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBrokenback Mtn RD
CrossesLynch River
Location.02 from 628 & .92 to 632
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyGreene County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.26124, -78.59353
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2020)
Projected traffic21 by 2045
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 Brokenback Mtn RD over Lynch River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brokenback Mtn RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Brokenback Mtn RD over Lynch River carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Brokenback Mtn RD over Lynch River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Brokenback Mtn RD over Lynch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.