US Bridges

Lynn Springs Road over Sulphur Spring Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · .00M to 632 & .10M to 67 · Structure no. 000000000016407

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
473
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynn Springs Road over Sulphur Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lynn Springs Road over Sulphur Spring Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 473 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 708 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLynn Springs Road
CrossesSulphur Spring Creek
Location.00M to 632 & .10M to 67
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07093, -81.92529
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2022)
Projected traffic708 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Lynn Springs Road over Sulphur Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lynn Springs Road over Sulphur Spring Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Lynn Springs Road over Sulphur Spring Creek carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lynn Springs Road over Sulphur Spring Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lynn Springs Road over Sulphur Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.