US Bridges

Troutdale HWY over Wilson Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · .1 to R156 & 8.6 to Sm CO · Structure no. 000000000008688

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,376
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Troutdale HWY over Wilson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Troutdale HWY over Wilson Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 2045. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesTroutdale HWY
CrossesWilson Creek
Location.1 to R156 & 8.6 to Sm CO
RouteState Highway 16
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.62523, -81.38787
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,376 (2022)
Projected traffic1,534 by 2045
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$292.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Troutdale HWY over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Troutdale HWY over Wilson 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 2023.

How much traffic does Troutdale HWY over Wilson Creek carry?

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

How long is Troutdale HWY over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Troutdale HWY over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.