ALLISON GAP RD
Carrying ALLISON GAP RD over NF HOLSTON RIVER
0.55 91 & 0.45 NCL SALT, Smyth, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ALLISON GAP RD
The ALLISON GAP RD bridge in Smyth, Virginia carries ALLISON GAP RD over NF HOLSTON RIVER. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 56.9 meters (187 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,576 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 50.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ALLISON GAP RD compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1993
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 56.9 m (187 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.2 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,576 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000022610
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ALLISON GAP RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare ALLISON GAP RD against other structures in Smyth and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ALLISON GAP RD?
ALLISON GAP RD in Smyth, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ALLISON GAP RD inspected?
ALLISON GAP RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,576 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ALLISON GAP RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ALLISON GAP RD?
ALLISON GAP RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ALLISON GAP RD?
ALLISON GAP RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is ALLISON GAP RD and does age affect safety?
ALLISON GAP RD was built in 1993, making it 33 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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