Simmons Gap Road over Lynch River

Poor Condition94 years old221 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyGreene
Location.99 From 601 & .21 To 614
CarriesSimmons Gap Road
CrossesLynch River
Coordinates38.26324, -78.59573

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Max Span38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Deck Width20.0 ft (6.1 m)
Deck Area70.8 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1932 (reconstructed 1989)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic221 (2020)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000008992

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