US Bridges

Wilson Highway over Fox Ck @ Mouth of Wilson

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · 9.19FR WCL.INDEP;1.59TO93 · Structure no. 000000000008726

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,676
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Highway over Fox Ck @ Mouth of Wilson is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson Highway over Fox Ck @ Mouth of Wilson in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 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 1,676 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Highway
CrossesFox Ck @ Mouth of Wilson
Location9.19FR WCL.INDEP;1.59TO93
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60405, -81.30748
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,676 (2022)
Projected traffic1,869 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$505.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Highway over Fox Ck @ Mouth of Wilson built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Highway over Fox Ck @ Mouth of Wilson 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson Highway over Fox Ck @ Mouth of Wilson carry?

About 1,676 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Highway over Fox Ck @ Mouth of Wilson?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Highway over Fox Ck @ Mouth of Wilson?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.