Highlands Pky. over Helton Creek
PoorPosted for loadGrayson County, Virginia · 13.81 FR Rt 16-3.51 Towcl · Structure no. 000000000008756
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 601
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Highlands Pky. over Helton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highlands Pky. over Helton 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 4 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 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Highlands Pky. over Helton Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Highlands Pky. over Helton 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Highlands Pky. over Helton Creek carry?
About 601 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Highlands Pky. over Helton Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Highlands Pky. over Helton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.