Graves Mill Road over NS Railway
FairLynchburg city, Virginia · 0051460 Tmb R0091291 Exp · Structure no. 000000000020544
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,659
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Graves Mill Road over NS Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying Graves Mill Road over NS Railway in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 6,659 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,649 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Graves Mill Road over NS Railway built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Graves Mill Road 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Graves Mill Road over NS Railway carry?
About 6,659 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Graves Mill Road over NS Railway?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Graves Mill Road over NS Railway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.