US Bridges

Skyline Hwy. over Glady Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · 1.73 to R97 & 4.3 to N.C. · Structure no. 000000000008771

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,920
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skyline Hwy. over Glady Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Skyline Hwy. over Glady Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1949, 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 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 5,920 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,954 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSkyline Hwy.
CrossesGlady Creek
Location1.73 to R97 & 4.3 to N.C.
RouteState Highway 89
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61879, -80.92118
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,920 (2022)
Projected traffic6,954 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$206.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Skyline Hwy. over Glady Creek built?

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

What condition is Skyline Hwy. over Glady 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Skyline Hwy. over Glady Creek carry?

About 5,920 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Skyline Hwy. over Glady Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Skyline Hwy. over Glady Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.