Elk Creek Pkwy over Elk Creek
FairGrayson County, Virginia · 4.3TO Wy.C &8.22 to Indpe · Structure no. 000000000008703
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,790
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Creek Pkwy over Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elk Creek Pkwy over Elk Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 90 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 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,996 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk Creek Pkwy over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Elk Creek Pkwy over Elk 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Elk Creek Pkwy over Elk Creek carry?
About 1,790 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Elk Creek Pkwy over Elk Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Creek Pkwy over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.