US Bridges

New River Pkwy over Brush Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · 2.28 FR 58-1.87 to N.C.L. · Structure no. 000000000008720

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,752
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New River Pkwy over Brush Creek is a concrete slab carrying New River Pkwy over Brush Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 98 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 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 1,752 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,953 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNew River Pkwy
CrossesBrush Creek
Location2.28 FR 58-1.87 to N.C.L.
RouteU.S. Route 21
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.59302, -81.15741
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,752 (2022)
Projected traffic1,953 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$193 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New River Pkwy over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is New River Pkwy over Brush 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does New River Pkwy over Brush Creek carry?

About 1,752 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is New River Pkwy over Brush Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns New River Pkwy over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.