US Bridges

Graves Mill Road over US RTE 501 Lynch Exprway

Fair

Lynchburg city, Virginia · 0142460 0139BEDFOR C · Structure no. 000000000020545

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,309
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graves Mill Road over US RTE 501 Lynch Exprway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Graves Mill Road over US RTE 501 Lynch Exprway in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 9,309 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,591 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 88 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGraves Mill Road
CrossesUS RTE 501 Lynch Exprway
Location0142460 0139BEDFOR C
RouteCity Street 126
CountyLynchburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.37715, -79.22076
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,309 (2022)
Projected traffic13,591 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Graves Mill Road over US RTE 501 Lynch Exprway built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graves Mill Road over US RTE 501 Lynch Exprway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Graves Mill Road over US RTE 501 Lynch Exprway carry?

About 9,309 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Graves Mill Road over US RTE 501 Lynch Exprway?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Graves Mill Road over US RTE 501 Lynch Exprway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.