Brown Mtn. Road over Dismal River

Poor Condition54 years old639 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBuchanan
Location0.00-rt 638; 6.80-rt 621
CarriesBrown Mtn. Road
CrossesDismal River
Coordinates37.23426, -81.86270

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length102.0 ft (31.1 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width32.2 ft (9.8 m)
Deck Area304.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1972

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic639 (2015)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000003891

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