US Bridges

Highlands Pkwy over Big Wilson Ck @-Volney

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · 0.4FR 16W;16.92TO Wash.Co · Structure no. 000000000008732

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highlands Pkwy over Big Wilson Ck @-Volney is a concrete slab carrying Highlands Pkwy over Big Wilson Ck @-Volney in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 76 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 430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 479 by 2045. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 83.9 mi (135 km).

Location

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CarriesHighlands Pkwy
CrossesBig Wilson Ck @-Volney
Location0.4FR 16W;16.92TO Wash.Co
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.62221, -81.39313
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2022)
Projected traffic479 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$361.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highlands Pkwy over Big Wilson Ck @-Volney built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Highlands Pkwy over Big Wilson Ck @-Volney 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Highlands Pkwy over Big Wilson Ck @-Volney carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Highlands Pkwy over Big Wilson Ck @-Volney?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Highlands Pkwy over Big Wilson Ck @-Volney?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.