US Bridges

Jefferson HWY over Grassy Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · 4.02 to R16 & .03 to N.C. · Structure no. 000000000008699

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
886
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson HWY over Grassy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jefferson HWY over Grassy Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 886 vehicles a day, projected to reach 988 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson HWY
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location4.02 to R16 & .03 to N.C.
RouteState Highway 16
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.57589, -81.39761
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic886 (2022)
Projected traffic988 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson HWY over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson HWY over Grassy 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson HWY over Grassy Creek carry?

About 886 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jefferson HWY over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Jefferson HWY over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.