Wilson HWY over Big Wilson Creek
PoorPosted for loadGrayson County, Virginia · 3.2MFRRT.58S;.79MTORT.58 · Structure no. 000000000008690
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,537
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilson HWY over Big Wilson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wilson HWY over Big Wilson Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1934, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,537 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,714 by 2045. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilson HWY over Big Wilson Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wilson HWY over Big Wilson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Wilson HWY over Big Wilson Creek carry?
About 1,537 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wilson HWY over Big Wilson Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Wilson HWY over Big Wilson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.