US Bridges

Highlands Pkwy over Big Wilson Creek

FairPosted for load

Grayson County, Virginia · 4.60 FR 16-12.72 to W.C.L · Structure no. 000000000008728

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highlands Pkwy over Big Wilson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highlands Pkwy over Big Wilson Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1998, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 348 vehicles a day, projected to reach 388 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 83.9 mi (135 km).

Location

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CarriesHighlands Pkwy
CrossesBig Wilson Creek
Location4.60 FR 16-12.72 to W.C.L
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.62277, -81.45226
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2022)
Projected traffic388 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed83.9 mi (135 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$435 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highlands Pkwy over Big Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Highlands Pkwy over Big Wilson 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Highlands Pkwy over Big Wilson Creek carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Highlands Pkwy over Big Wilson Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Highlands Pkwy over Big Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.