US Bridges

Brumley Gap Road over Brumley Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 3.90 Fr. 80; 3.00 to 687. · Structure no. 000000000019108

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brumley Gap Road over Brumley Creek is a concrete slab carrying Brumley Gap Road over Brumley Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 44 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesBrumley Gap Road
CrossesBrumley Creek
Location3.90 Fr. 80; 3.00 to 687.
RouteCounty Highway 689
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82321, -81.98525
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic167 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Brumley Gap Road over Brumley Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Brumley Gap Road over Brumley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Brumley Gap Road over Brumley Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brumley Gap Road over Brumley Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Brumley Gap Road over Brumley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.