US Bridges

Allison Gap RD over NF Holston River

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · 0.55 91 & 0.45 Ncl Salt · Structure no. 000000000022610

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allison Gap RD over NF Holston River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Allison Gap RD over NF Holston River in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,834 by 2040. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAllison Gap RD
CrossesNF Holston River
Location0.55 91 & 0.45 Ncl Salt
RouteCity Street 634
Coordinates36.88744, -81.76747
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,834 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Allison Gap RD over NF Holston River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allison Gap RD over NF Holston 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Allison Gap RD over NF Holston River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Allison Gap RD over NF Holston River?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Allison Gap RD over NF Holston River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.