US Bridges

Fletchers Rdg. Rd. over Grisson Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 1.0 FR 622; 0.5 to 80 · Structure no. 000000000003869

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
296
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fletchers Rdg. Rd. over Grisson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fletchers Rdg. Rd. over Grisson Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 52 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesFletchers Rdg. Rd.
CrossesGrisson Creek
Location1.0 FR 622; 0.5 to 80
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07753, -82.0553
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating96 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 (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2022)
Projected traffic330 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Fletchers Rdg. Rd. over Grisson Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Fletchers Rdg. Rd. over Grisson 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fletchers Rdg. Rd. over Grisson Creek carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fletchers Rdg. Rd. over Grisson 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 Fletchers Rdg. Rd. over Grisson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.