US Bridges

Old Bridle Creek D over Middle Fox Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · .15 to R658; 1.3 to R679 · Structure no. 000000000008791

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bridle Creek D over Middle Fox Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Bridle Creek D over Middle Fox Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 151 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Bridle Creek D
CrossesMiddle Fox Creek
Location.15 to R658; 1.3 to R679
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.66545, -81.32868
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Bridle Creek D over Middle Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Bridle Creek D over Middle Fox 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old Bridle Creek D over Middle Fox Creek carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Bridle Creek D over Middle Fox Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old Bridle Creek D over Middle Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.