US Bridges

Route 0039 over Guys Run

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.16 to 601 & 2.00 to 780 · Structure no. 000000000015197

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
648
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0039 over Guys Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 0039 over Guys Run in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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.

It carries about 648 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 723 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0039
CrossesGuys Run
Location0.16 to 601 & 2.00 to 780
RouteState Highway 39
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.95933, -79.47606
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2022)
Projected traffic723 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$125 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0039 over Guys Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0039 over Guys Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0039 over Guys Run carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0039 over Guys Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0039 over Guys Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.