US Bridges

Grayson Parkway over Johns Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · 1.25 to R274; 11.4 to R89 · Structure no. 000000000008738

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,574
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grayson Parkway over Johns Creek is a steel culvert carrying Grayson Parkway over Johns Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 8,574 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,909 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

CarriesGrayson Parkway
CrossesJohns Creek
Location1.25 to R274; 11.4 to R89
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.61718, -81.08362
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,574 (2022)
Projected traffic8,909 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grayson Parkway over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grayson Parkway over Johns 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Grayson Parkway over Johns Creek carry?

About 8,574 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grayson Parkway over Johns Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Grayson Parkway over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.