Riverside Drive over Elk Creek
FairGrayson County, Virginia · .53M to 94W & .04M to 660 · Structure no. 000000000008783
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 869
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverside Drive over Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverside Drive over Elk Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 95 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 869 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 969 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Riverside Drive over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Riverside Drive over Elk 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Riverside Drive over Elk Creek carry?
About 869 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Riverside Drive over Elk Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside Drive over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.