US Bridges

Elk Creek Pkwy over Jumping Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · 6.4 to Wyth & 6.8 to R58 · Structure no. 000000000008715

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,790
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Creek Pkwy over Jumping Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elk Creek Pkwy over Jumping Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 6 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 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

CarriesElk Creek Pkwy
CrossesJumping Creek
Location6.4 to Wyth & 6.8 to R58
RouteU.S. Route 21
Coordinates36.68431, -81.17818
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,790 (2022)
Projected traffic1,996 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Elk Creek Pkwy over Jumping Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk Creek Pkwy over Jumping 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Elk Creek Pkwy over Jumping Creek carry?

About 1,790 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elk Creek Pkwy over Jumping Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Elk Creek Pkwy over Jumping Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.