US Bridges

Old Graves Mill RD over NS Railway

Fair

Lynchburg city, Virginia · 0100460 0060460 · Structure no. 000000000020511

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,855
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Graves Mill RD over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Graves Mill RD over NS Railway in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 9,855 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,988 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Graves Mill RD
CrossesNS Railway
Location0100460 0060460
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLynchburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.36852, -79.22644
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,855 (2022)
Projected traffic10,988 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$735 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Graves Mill RD over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Graves Mill RD over NS Railway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old Graves Mill RD over NS Railway carry?

About 9,855 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Graves Mill RD over NS Railway?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old Graves Mill RD over NS Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.