US Bridges

Wilson HWY over Bridle Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · 6.5 to R21 & 4.8 to R93 · Structure no. 000000000008725

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,889
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson HWY over Bridle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson HWY over Bridle 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 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesWilson HWY
CrossesBridle Creek
Location6.5 to R21 & 4.8 to R93
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61998, -81.25286
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,889 (2022)
Projected traffic3,221 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$310.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson HWY over Bridle 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 Bridle 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson HWY over Bridle Creek carry?

About 2,889 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wilson HWY over Bridle Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson HWY over Bridle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.