US Bridges

Breaks Park RD over Grassy Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · .9 to Ky ; .4 to Dicken C · Structure no. 000000000003778

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
614
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Breaks Park RD over Grassy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Breaks Park RD over Grassy Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 614 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 921 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesBreaks Park RD
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location.9 to Ky ; .4 to Dicken C
RouteCounty Highway 80
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.3064, -82.29522
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic614 (2020)
Projected traffic921 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Breaks Park RD over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Breaks Park RD over Grassy 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Breaks Park RD over Grassy Creek carry?

About 614 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Breaks Park RD over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Breaks Park RD over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.