Wilson HWY over Saddle Creek
FairGrayson County, Virginia · 6.9 to R93 & 3.9 to Indpe · Structure no. 000000000008724
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,889
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilson HWY over Saddle Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wilson HWY over Saddle Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 93 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 2,889 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,221 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Wilson HWY over Saddle Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Wilson HWY over Saddle 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 2023.
How much traffic does Wilson HWY over Saddle Creek carry?
About 2,889 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wilson HWY over Saddle Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Wilson HWY over Saddle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.