US Bridges

Troutdale HWY over Fox Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · .84 to R837 & .03 to R876 · Structure no. 000000000008686

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,376
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Troutdale HWY over Fox Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Troutdale HWY over Fox Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 1,376 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,534 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesTroutdale HWY
CrossesFox Creek
Location.84 to R837 & .03 to R876
RouteState Highway 16
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.68917, -81.42937
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,376 (2022)
Projected traffic1,534 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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$78 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Troutdale HWY over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Troutdale HWY over Fox 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Troutdale HWY over Fox Creek carry?

About 1,376 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Troutdale HWY over Fox Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Troutdale HWY over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.