US Bridges

Skyline Hwy. over Stream

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · 2.23 to R97 & 3.9 to N.C. · Structure no. 000000000008772

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,920
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skyline Hwy. over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Skyline Hwy. over Stream in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 5,920 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,954 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSkyline Hwy.
CrossesStream
Location2.23 to R97 & 3.9 to N.C.
RouteState Highway 89
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61221, -80.92129
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,920 (2022)
Projected traffic6,954 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Skyline Hwy. over Stream built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skyline Hwy. over Stream 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Skyline Hwy. over Stream carry?

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

How long is Skyline Hwy. over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Skyline Hwy. over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.