US Bridges

Grassy Hill RD 919 over Teels Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 693; 0.70 Rt 691 · Structure no. 000000000008023

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,862
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grassy Hill RD 919 over Teels Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Grassy Hill RD 919 over Teels Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,862 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,918 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGrassy Hill RD 919
CrossesTeels Creek
Location0.40 Rt 693; 0.70 Rt 691
RouteCounty Highway 919
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08512, -79.94841
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,862 (2022)
Projected traffic1,918 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$176.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grassy Hill RD 919 over Teels Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grassy Hill RD 919 over Teels 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Grassy Hill RD 919 over Teels Creek carry?

About 1,862 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grassy Hill RD 919 over Teels Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Grassy Hill RD 919 over Teels Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.