US Bridges

Raleigh Grayson Tp over Big Walker Creek

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · .25-RT 658 & .75-END Main · Structure no. 000000000024503

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raleigh Grayson Tp over Big Walker Creek is a concrete slab carrying Raleigh Grayson Tp over Big Walker Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesRaleigh Grayson Tp
CrossesBig Walker Creek
Location.25-RT 658 & .75-END Main
RouteCounty Highway 656
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08276, -81.10435
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2021)
Projected traffic46 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raleigh Grayson Tp over Big Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raleigh Grayson Tp over Big Walker Creek 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 Raleigh Grayson Tp over Big Walker Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Raleigh Grayson Tp over Big Walker Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Raleigh Grayson Tp over Big Walker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.