Highlands Pkwy over Cabin Creek
PoorPosted for loadGrayson County, Virginia · 6.2 to Wcl & 10.3 to R16 · Structure no. 000000000008733
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 601
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Highlands Pkwy over Cabin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highlands Pkwy over Cabin Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 601 vehicles a day, projected to reach 670 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Highlands Pkwy over Cabin Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Highlands Pkwy over Cabin Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Highlands Pkwy over Cabin Creek carry?
About 601 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Highlands Pkwy over Cabin Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Highlands Pkwy over Cabin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.