US Bridges

Frying Pan Road over Priest Fork Creek

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · 1.69 FR 600 & .01 to 80 · Structure no. 000000000005852

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frying Pan Road over Priest Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying Frying Pan Road over Priest Fork Creek in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 50 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 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 346 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesFrying Pan Road
CrossesPriest Fork Creek
Location1.69 FR 600 & .01 to 80
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.13123, -82.22499
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2022)
Projected traffic346 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$130 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frying Pan Road over Priest Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Frying Pan Road over Priest Fork 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Frying Pan Road over Priest Fork Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Frying Pan Road over Priest Fork Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Frying Pan Road over Priest Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.