US Bridges

Riverside Drive over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Grayson County, Virginia · 5.1 to R94 & 5.1 to R21 · Structure no. 000000000008786

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
869
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Drive over Rock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Riverside Drive over Rock Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1930, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 869 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 969 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverside Drive
CrossesRock Creek
Location5.1 to R94 & 5.1 to R21
RouteState Highway 274
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.63665, -81.07656
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic869 (2022)
Projected traffic969 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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$118.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside Drive over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Drive over Rock 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Riverside Drive over Rock Creek carry?

About 869 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Drive over Rock Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Drive over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.